DOZENS of motorbike riders were seen stopping the traffic and blocking the exits on several Basingstoke roundabouts.

The riders were spotted coming from the A339 Alton Road before heading to the Hackwood Road Roundabout and Black Dam Roundabout at around 3.30pm on Saturday, August 12.

They then appeared to head in the direction of Old Basing. 

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Several members of the motorbike group were seen blocking the traffic by parking their bikes across the roundabout exits to stop traffic coming onto the roundabouts and allowing the whole group of riders to pass through the town together.

It is not known why the motorbike riders were passing through Basingstoke in such a large group.

Did you see the group in Basingstoke? Do you know why they were passing through the town? Get in touch by emailing emily.roberts@newsquest.co.uk.