Saddle up and help hospice

Paisley’s Accord Hospice has 10 places available for a top charity challenge.

Nightrider, the famous bike ride is coming to Scotland for the first time, and it will be taking place in and around Glasgow city centre.

And 10 people from Paisley could be part of it and raise money for Accord at the same time.

The hospice says Nightrider is all about having fun, and whether you’re cycling on your own, with your friends, family or work colleagues, a different kind of Saturday night is promised.

It is not a timed ride or sporty, but all about enjoying the sights of the city at night.

The ride starts from a central location, and people have a choice between a 100km or 50km circular route.

Full support, back up and regular break stops are provided throughout the night – along with a breakfast roll and medal at the finish.

People who take part should be confident in cycling alongside traffic. Some roads are busy even at night.

The route is mainly on quieter roads, but it does take in some of Glasgow’s lively spots, which will be busy with the public and vehicles, Accord says.

Most people complete the 100km route in six to eight hours.

You should be prepared to put in some training prior to the event and it is not recommend for beginner riders.

To take part, people need to pay a £39 registration fee and commit to raising £200 minimum sponsorship for Accord.

To find out more or to register visit https:// endurancecui.active.com.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 19, and into Sunday, May 20.