GET back on your bike this summer with colleagues, family and friends and take part in Cancer Research UK's exciting series of bike rides!

Cycle for Life is a national series of 18 bike rides, sponsored by Nivea for Men, bringing men and women together across the country, to raise vital funds for research by Cancer Research UK into cancers that affect men.

The rides are 15 miles long and the courses have been designed to be suitable for families and cyclists of all abilities. All courses are well sign posted and marshals will be present to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable ride.

Cancer Research UK is hoping that 10,000 people will Cycle for Life in 2003 and together raise over £650,000.

The entry fee is £7.50 for adults and £4.50 for children under 18. You can enter at www.cycleforlife.co.uk or by phoning 0870 161 1010.

Why not get together with some colleagues form work, or friends and family and enter a team? Together you will be helping Cancer Research UK continue its vital work and find cures for cancers that affect men.

People form all walks of life are supporting Cycle for Life, here's what England Coach Sven-Goran Erikkson has to say about the series:

"I'm delighted to be supporting Cancer Research UK's Cycle for Life. I'm encouraging everyone across the UK to get on their bike and take part in Cycle for Life to raise much needed funds for Cancer Research UK."

The Dorset Cycle for Life is taking place at Homefield School, Christchurch on Sunday 20th July at 10.00AM; we look forward to seeing you there!

Cycle for Life is sponsored by Nivea for Men, and supported by Cycling Weekly, Mens Fitness, Cyclists' Touring Club, Evans Cycles, and Bikemagic.com