People travelled from all over the country to choose one of the three circuit routes on offer. Over 80 riders tackled the demanding 50-mile route. Families were able to join them at the half-way point for a picnic and refreshments by the windmill at Brill.
The hot and humid weather made some who had originally entered to ride to Brill opt instead for the shorter 32-mile route, via the windmill on the green at Quainton, thus boosting the total of riders who completed this route to 35.
The remainder of riders enjoyed a short break at the popular Kingsbridge picnic site at Cublington as part of the 14-mile circular route.
Liquid refreshments and energy bars were in demand as volunteers provided riders with drinks and refreshments as the temperature soared to 34C. According to the Met Office, last Sunday was the hottest June day since 1976. As a result the support of the Red Cross was greatly appreciated.
There was great camaraderie as riders and volunteers joined to make this a successful and memorable day. Riders were cheered as they reached the finish at Cedars School where they were presented with a certificate, commemorative badge and had a souvenir photograph taken.
Bill Duperouzel, the event organiser said: "The support and enthusiasm for the Headway Bike Ride continues to inspire everyone associated with the charity with a record number of entries this year at 150!
"Vicki Rafferty, who works for Headway, rode the 14-mile route dressed in a fairy costume while a five-strong team of Leagrave postmen and postwomen completed the 14-mile route in their Royal Mail uniforms and on their post bikes! There were also two tandems and teams such as The Mayday Trust, Team Delphi, Transition Computing Blazers, The Motley Muddle Muckers and The LB Massive.
"Headway is extremely grateful to all the riders, volunteers and to the British Red Cross, Leighton Buzzard Branch. We wish to extend our gratitude to the riders and to the volunteers who helped to make this a very memorable event."
Sheila Thorogood of Wing, who completed her 14-mile ride, said: "We have always been grateful to Headway who helped our daughter after she suffered a brain injury five years ago and I was only too pleased to do my bit to repay them".
Grahame Atkins, manager of Headway, said: "Headway is very grateful to all the riders and their supporters, all the volunteers and sponsors.
"We hope the event has helped to increase the awareness of Headway in the local community. We believe the amount raised is likely to exceed £4,000 although it is possible the final amount could exceed the £5,000 raised from the event in 2004. The proceeds will go directly towards the support and care of people with an acquired brain injury in South Beds".