Devizes Town Cycling Club is hosting a sportive in Devizes on Sunday withproceeds being shared between the Firefighters Charity and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Club spokesman Tim Pigott said: “We've chosen these as we're passionate about each - the Air Ambulance give us reassurance as we ride across remote Wiltshire, and we're keen to support our friends from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, who are kindly letting us use a couple of stations as food stops, and we have a few firefighters and other FRS staff who support the club.”

The Moonraker Sportive starts at the Fire and Rescue Service training centre on Hopton Industrial Estate in Devizes. Three superbly scenic routes are available; the family-friendly MellowMoonraker at 30 miles (free for under 16s), the MidiMoonraker at 60 miles, and the MonsterMoonraker at 100 miles.

It is the first time that Devizes Town Cycling Club has run this type of event. Mr Pigott said: “We are hugely grateful to our sponsors, Prolight Design and Finely Tuned Ride, and we’re hoping to attract as many riders as possible, with all proceeds in support our charities. The routes will be fully signed and there will be chipped timing, friendly feed stations, mechanical support and medical cover so, if you’re a cyclist, sign up now.”

Assistant Chief Fire officer Jim Mahoney, himself a keen cyclist, said: “Devizes Town Cycling Club gave great support to the 24 hour cycling challenge that we organised within the Service last year, so it’s great to be able to offer help back – especially as the Fire Fighters Charity is one of their chosen charities. It promises to be a great event, and hopefully will attract a large number of cyclists of all abilities.”

For more information or to register, visit www.riderhq.com/events/78298/dtcc-moonraker-sportive