MORE cyclists than ever before will be taking part in the Tour de Dyson fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research UK when it makes its return next month.

So far 80 workers at Dyson have signed up to take part in the gruelling 60, 80 and 100 mile challenge, which will take place around Malmesbury on Wednesday, September 6.

Daniel, a Senior Design Engineer at Dyson, said: “It’s going to be another great year for the Tour de Dyson, particularly as we have more people than ever before taking part. It’s an event that gets lots of interest, so we wanted to do something this year that allowed more people to sign up.

"We’re really pleased with the numbers so far and we’re sure there will be a few more on the day. It does take a lot of organising, particularly planning the routes, but it’s all worthwhile and helped by the other committee members that help run the Dyson Cycling Club.

“What makes Tour de Dyson even better is the fact that we’re fundraising for a great cause. Dyson voted for Alzheimer's Research UK to be the charity partner once again because so many people are affected, whether directly or indirectly, by dementia.”

The team are hoping to raise £5,250 for the dementia research charity, which will be matched by the James Dyson Foundation. Last year the cyclists raised a mammoth £10,500.

Vicky Lake, Regional Partnerships Manager at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: “We’re so excited to see Tour de Dyson return for another year. It’s a fantastic event and one that Dyson people really get behind.

"Over the past few years, the Tour de Dyson challenge has raised an incredible amount of money for Alzheimer's Research UK and we’re sure they’ll do another brilliant job. "As dementia is our greatest medical challenge – with 850,000 people living with the devastating condition today and this number set to rise to one million by 2025 – the support of companies like Dyson is crucial. We wish all riders the best of luck and we’ll be there to cheer you on, on the day."

To support the Tour de Dyson team, visit www.justgiving.com/companyteams/Tourdedyson2017.