A para-cyclist from Chippenham is gearing up to take on the Wiltshire Big Wheel event to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Lauren Booth, 15, a charity ambassador for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, will be joined by her mother Lisajayne Booth when they ride a 45 mile trip on September 25, starting and finishing from The Green in Devizes and passing through the Pewsey Vale.

Lauren said: “We haven’t done the Big Wheel before and we are looking forward to it, it will be a new challenge for a good cause. The Big Wheel is a great opportunity to explore Wiltshire whilst keeping fit and raising awareness of the air ambulance.”

Cyclists taking part in the Wiltshire Big Wheel are given the option of riding a 12, 45 or 100 mile route, the 45 mile journey will take the riders through the Pewsey Vale and the 100 through Wylye Valley and Salisbury before returning to Devizes.

Kenresa Stratford, Fundraising Co-ordinator at WAA, said: “There’s been great interest in the Wiltshire Big Wheel and 100 event and we had an increase in sign-ups following the Olympic Games, which we think is as a result of the success of Team GB in the velodrome inspiring people to get involved in cycling. It’s brilliant that Lauren is taking part in the Wiltshire Big Wheel to support us. We’d love more people to take part. It’s a great event and you don’t have to be an elite cyclist to do it.”

Registration for the event costs £5 for children and £10 for adults to take part in the 12 mile, £17.50 for the 45 mile and £23 for the 100 mile. To register email kenresa@wiltshireairambulance.co.uk.