Organisers are happy with the $130,000 raised so far in the Westpac Chopper Appeal cycle ride.

Seventy-eight riders and 15 support staff completed the 230km ride from Queenstown to Invercargill on Friday.

It was the 15th time organiser and Westpac lower South Island consumer banking regional manager Phil Taylor, and support team organiser Murray Heath, had taken part in the fundraiser.

While the aim had been to raise $150,000, it was more likely $140,000 would be the final figure once all the money came in, Mr Taylor said.

"I think it’s still an outstanding effort in the current environment to get to where we have."

Many people lined the route to encourage the riders and the support had been very good especially at Lumsden, Gore Main and Mataura Schools where the riders took a break.

"The kids either did songs or haka or a combination of both so that was awesome.

"They all absolutely pumped the riders up."

A trophy remembering the late Reece McDonald and his contribution to the fundraiser was awarded…