A FAMILY cycle sportive is being held in and around Salisbury to raise money for two charities.

‘Bangers and Bikes’ will offer three different routes as all riders can enjoy a drink and a sausage sandwich once they finish.

Starting and finishing at Salisbury fire station, the sportive is in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and the Macular Society’s Research Fund.

The Fire Fighters Charity provides support to all personnel within the fire and rescue service, including vital recuperation and rehabilitation facilities for injured firefighters.

The Macular Society is the national charity for anyone affected by central vision loss. It funds clinical research and has supported groundbreaking developments in areas including stem cell treatment.

Participants in the sportive - which is being held on Sunday, May 14 - can choose between a 15k, 32k or 75k route, with the entry fees bei

ng £5, £10 and £15 respectively.

To enter, visit salisburyfirestation.info by midnight on Sunday, May 7.