CYCLISTS are set to pound out the miles on a Kirklees-wide charity bike ride.
The annual Brian Robinson Cycle Challenge sees hundreds of riders pedalling their hearts out up hill and down dale to raise money for good causes.
The 75-mile ride, which takes in some of the region’s most challenging and scenic roads, including the iconic Holme Moss, was created four-years-ago by cycling enthusiast Clr Martyn Bolt.
The Mirfield Tory, who is also a cycling development officer at CTC, the UK’s cycling organisation, named the ride after his local cycling hero, the first Briton to finish the Tour de France.
He said: “The fun and camaraderie of the ride has to be seen, whether at the front of the route or riding along enjoying the scenery, there is always someone to talk to and exchange experiences with, especially when climbing the hills, if you have the breath.”
Last year more than 400 riders travelled from across the country to raise money for Christian Aid.
This year, profits from the ride will go to Prostate UK and the Dave Rayner Fund.
The ride on Sunday, April 25 begins at Huddersfield rugby club in Lockwood and features a closed road to allow all riders to start together.
To enter go to www.sientries.co.uk and click on the event.
