Organisers of the Reading Toy Run to High Close School in Wokingham have warned of road closures.
The annual event sees thousands of motorbikes, in festive dress, ride from the Foster Wheler building in Whitley Wood Lane through Lower Earley, along Reading Road and into Wokingham on their way to deliver Christmas presents to Barnardo’s children across the UK.
The run holds the Guinness World Record for the largest event of its kind and will take place from 2pm on Sunday, December 6.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the toy run.
Organiser Ben Spiller said: “Countless children have benefitted at Christmas from the toys and gifts brought by the bikers.
“We want to thank motorists for their patience and apologise for the delays that might be experienced from 2pm to 3.30pm because roads will be closed on the route as the bikes come through.”
Roads affected are Whitley Wood Lane, Lower Earley Way between the Black Boy roundabout and the Showcase Cinema, the A329 Reading Road between the Showcase Cinema and Shute End, Rectory Road and Wiltshire Road to High Close School.
“These closures will affect traffic on adjacent roads too.”
Hundreds of people turn out to watch the procession as it goes from Shinfield to Wokingham and Mr Spiller is hoping that this year will be no different.
He said: “If you can spare time to watch along the route, it would be great.”
Bikers are also invited to join in on the day. To take part they should bring along a new toy suitable for a child of any age, preferably un-wrapped for it to be distributed by Barnardo’s. Participants should arrive at the Foster Wheeler building for 1pm.
For more on the Toy Run, log on to readingtoyrun.blogspot.com
