This year marks the return of the charity Macmillan Castles Bike Ride and also marks its 25th anniversary.
The charity bike ride will be taking place on Sunday, 3 July at 10am.
Starting at Croft Sports centre, the bike ride is expected to attract around 200 to 300 mountain bikers of all abilities - from novice to very experienced. Participants will be riding on three routes around Barbury Castle and then returning back to Old Town Via Coate Water.
A spokesperson for the event said: "None of the routes are completely flat so everyone can get the satisfaction of completing a challenge suitable for them. We have a family ride of about 10 Miles and our standard route suitable for those with a bit more experience and energy is 20 miles."
The very experienced riders have the option to take on some technical challenges as they ride the 32 mile long routes. At the end of the charity ride, refreshments will be provided for all, and there will also be refreshments stops and water bottle fills on the standard and long routes.
Members of the public can find out more and register at www.castlesbikeride.co.uk.
On-line entry is £15 for adults and £5 for children. Families - which must consist of two adults and at least one child - can enter for just £30.00.
Participants can also set up a fundraising page once entered, or perhaps choose to make a voluntary donation to MacMillan Cancer support. Both are optional.
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care.
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