Hundreds of cyclists are set to saddle up for the Rotary Dorset Bike Ride today.

Ogrnaisers are aiming to top the 2015 turnout of around 650 cyclists.

The popular annual ride, in aid of Cancer Research UK, takes place on a range of Purbeck routes, from 10 to 108-miles.

The event starts at Longthorns campsite, near Wareham, with the 108-mile ride setting off at 8am. 

It is organised by the Rotary Club of Wareham with support from neighbouring rotary clubs and sponsors Bloor Homes and Cyclexperience.

David King, from the Rotary Club of Wareham, said: “The ride has grown massively in popularity over the past few years, enabling us to increase the amount of money we raise for Cancer Research UK, and we hope this year’s ride will be bigger and more successful than ever.

Since the Rotary Club of Wareham took over the running of the event five years ago, the ride has raised more than £100,000 for Cancer Research UK.

Riders who raise more than £400 in sponsorship will be entered in to a prize draw to win a bike and cycle vouchers donated by Cyclexperience of Wareham.

Visit www.dorset-bike-ride.co.uk