ORGANISERS of a charity bike ride in Bradford on Avon are appealing for cyclists to take part in this year’s pedalling power challenge.

Now in its fourth year, George’s Marvellous Bike Ride (GMBR) raises money to support children, young adults and their families in the local area facing the challenges of disability, and will this year donate all proceeds to Stepping Stones Specialist Centre for children with special needs in Trowbridge and also for the Jonah Wright Appeal.

The annual memorial bike ride was launched following the death of nine-year-old George Hutchings in 2012. George had quadriplegic cerebral palsy and benefited hugely from similar specialist services in his local area of Ipswich during his lifetime.

The event takes place on September 6 during the Bradford on Avon Cycling Festival and will include rides of various distances, ranging from 8.5-58.8 miles, along the Kennet & Avon canal, two tunnels cycle route and through central Bath.

One of the event organisers, and George’s uncle, Nick Hutchings said: “George’s Marvellous Bike Ride is an event suitable for the whole family and all abilities and we’re really hoping that lots of people will sign up for one of the rides to raise much needed cash for these local causes.

“In the past we have had fantastic support from the local community, but this year we want the event to be even bigger and better and more importantly raise more money than ever before.”

For more information, visit www.georgesmarvellousbikeride.org.uk.

To donate visit, https://localgiving.com/charity/georgesmarvellousbikeride.