PEDAL-PUSHERS are wanted for a charity bike ride.

The Colne Valley Cycle Ride is raising money for the Essex Air Ambulance.

Riders can take on a three, 20 or 40 mile route in the event, sponsored by Wilkin and Sons and Persimmon Homes, and have the chance to win a brand new bike.

The event begins at 9.30am from the air ambulance offices in Earls Colne on Sunday May 12.

Registration is £16 per cyclist in advance or £20 on the day, and under-14s go free (up to three children when cycling with full paying adult).

  • To pre-register contact the events team on dbsupport@EHAAT.uk.com or call 0845 2417 690.