THOUSANDS of bikers will descend on Wirral tomorrow (Sunday) as they collect Easter eggs and raise huge sums for charity by riding through the borough's towns and villages.

The event is a tribute to the original Wirral Egg Run, which was cancelled in 2013 after more than 30 years of operation.

It was cancelled because organisers struggled to raise enough money to pay for insurance, road closures, stewards and police assistance.

The Wirral Egg Run tribute event had the final green light from councillors who approved applications for charities to collect donations at the start of the event in New Brighton.

The day also traditionally sees a collection of chocolate eggs for the region’s underprivileged children.

This year, motorists have been told to expect busier roads than usual on the day itself.

Here is everything you need to know about this year’s event:

Where is the starting point?

Riders are asked to meet at The Dips in New Brighton, from where they will set off at 11am.

What's the route?

Like last year, riders will take a 20-mile route through Wallasey Village, Moreton Cross, Moreton, Hoylake, West Kirby, Caldy, Heswall and Clatterbridge.

There won't be an official finishing point in a bid to help reduce congestion, but many will head to "unofficial" events afterwards – such as one at The Tap pub in Eastham Ferry.

How many bikers will take part?

Organisers are keen to stress they don’t know how many bikers will ride along. Last year, 1,000 took part, while the year before, when the event wasn't hit by bad weather, it was 5,000.

Stephen Kelly, one of the organisers, said with that in mind, it could be "anywhere between 1,000 and 5,000".

Will there be road closures?

No, although people travelling around most parts of Wirral are advised it will be "very busy" on the day, and to plan extra time for their journeys.

How do I donate, and which charities will be collecting on the day?

To donate, come along to the starting event at The Dips in New Brighton on the day, or visit the event's Facebook page.

The charities issued street collection permits by the council's licensing panel on Thursday were North West Air Ambulance Charity, Merseyside and Cheshire Blood Bikes and Claire House Children's Hospice.

Councillors on the panel allowed each collection to have 10 volunteers each – fewer than the 15 originally applied for, to avoid visitors being "inundated with collections".

They will be permitted to collect in New Brighton.

Can I still enter to ride along?

Yes, just turn up on the day.

Mr Kelly said: "We want to keep it fairly simple and similar to last year.

"We are all very excited – everyone always seems to think it’s the best event of the year, particularly for us bikers.

"We started this all in 2013, and last year raised £4,000. This year, we’re hoping to raise even more."