THE father of a teenager killed in a skiing accident has signed up for a gruelling cycling event to raise money in his son's memory.

John Ross will take part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event next weekend to raise money for the Louis Ross Foundation.

And he has joked that his only aim is to complete the 100 miles before he is forcibly removed from the course.

He told supporters: "I have been so overwhelmed by your support for the Foundation and the generosity and initiatives of so many wonderful people, I thought it ought to be my turn.

"So in a fit of misguided optimism, I have signed-up for the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 mile bike ride. Just completing the 100 miles within the stipulated time before they remove you from the course is my goal.Your support would be gratefully appreciated.."

Louis Ross, a former pupil of Canford School, was just 17-years-old when he died in a skiing accident in Meribel, France in December 2015.

He was on holiday with a friend's family when he struck a safety fence and was catapulted over the top.His helmet was broken and he suffered fatal head injuries.

Following his death, his parents, Penny and John, joined forces with others to create the Louis Ross Foundation, which has already raised tnes of thousands of pounds to help young people in difficulty.

It has already made donations to organisations such as Poole Young Carers, Beaucroft Special School, a charity for the homeless in Boscombe, Mosaic and the Elizabeth Foundation.

The 100-mile ride celebrates the legacy for cycling created by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

It will take place on Sunday July 30 and starts at 5.45am in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park before following a route through the capital and into the Surrey countryside. The event finishes in The Mall in central London.

Anyone who wishes to support John can do so at virginmoneygiving.com/JohnRoss9