Staff and members of the Francis Scaife Sports Centre in Pocklington are to cycle to Filey and back to raise cash for St Leonard’s Hospice in York. Around 20 riders – calling themselves the Baywatch Bikers – will set off on the 70-mile round trek in July.

Among them will be gym member Adele Shipley, whose mother was cared for by St Leonard’s.

Darren Jackson, manager of Francis Scaife Sports Centre and one of the riders, said: “We’ve done quite a few charity events through the gym before, and this time we wanted to raise money for a local charity.

“Adele’s mum died in the hospice so we all wanted to do something for St Leonard’s to say ‘thank you’ for all the care and support she received.

“St Leonard’s wasn’t just there for her mum, but for the whole family, too.”

Victoria Perry, community fundraiser at St Leonard’s Hospice, said: “It will be no mean feat, and we hope that lots of people will sponsor the Baywatch Bikers. We are very grateful to them for coming up with this excellent idea, and we wish them the best possible weather for the ride.”

Donations can be made on-line at www.justgiving,com/adeleshipley or contact the Francis Scaife Sports Centre on (01759) 305052.