Cyclists are being called upon to raise money to help prevent heart disease in the UK. 

Five charities have banded together to put on The Big Heart Bike Ride which will take place in Cuba next April and men and women of all ages who are prepared to grain and get fit are welcome. 

The money raised on the 320 km ride will be divided equally between the British Heart Foundation, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Echo UK (The Tiny Tickers Charity), Heart UK and Wessex Heartbeat. 

For more information and an application form call on 0845 408 2698 or e-mail events@actionforcharity.co.uk