Cyclists will be taking to the saddle to ride through Colne Valley in aid of charity.

The tenth edition of the annual Colne Valley Bike Ride, which is held in aid of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, returns this Sunday and hundreds of people are expected to take part.

Keen cyclists will be able to choose from the 80 mile, 50 mile or 20 mile routes, and there’s also the option of a three mile family ride around Earls Colne Airfield.

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance events manager, Jen Wall, said: “The Colne Valley Cycle Ride is always a great event for us. It’s always been a brilliant way to bring the local community together and I think it always feels quite special because of its proximity to the airbase.

“For the Colne Valley Cycle Ride to be celebrating ten years of successful fundraising is exceptional, and we’re thrilled to be able to mark this occasion by creating the 80-mile route for the first time.”

This year’s event is being sponsored by MDS Civil Engineering Ltd.

Anyone wishing to sign up must be at the cricket ground at Earls Colne Business Park from 7.30am.

For more information, visit https://ehaat.org/events/colne-valley-cycle-ride/.