Cyclists of all abilities are invited to take part in a 205-mile ride in aid of Children’s Hospice South West and raise £1,000 for the charity.

Next summer’s eleventh annual Ride for Precious Lives takes place from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 and registration for the popular sponsored cycle event is now open, limited to 125 riders.

The ride will take cyclists from St Austell to Bristol calling in at the charity’s three hospices in Cornwall, North Devon and North Somerset.

Entry is £230, which includes food and hotel accommodation, printed ride jerseys and access to first aid and mechanical assistance from an experienced support crew.

Visit www.chsw.org.uk/ride to find out more information.