THE Meningitis Trust is appealing for Swindonians to get on their bikes for charity.

It wants people to help cycle the equivalent of the earth's circumference more than 24,900 miles.

The Wheelie Round the World event takes place from June 20 to July 3.

Event organiser Kate Baines said: "It is a huge challenge. So whether you manage to cycle five miles or five hundred, with Wheelie Round the World every mile counts against meningitis."

The challenge is open to individuals, families and teams of friends or colleagues.

"Charity challenges can sometimes seem time consuming and hard to organise, but with Wheelie Round the World this isn't the case," said Kate.

"The event takes place over a fortnight which means people will be able to notch up miles as and when they can, and they'll all count towards our grand total.

"It's free to enter and we don't mind how you clock up the miles you could cycle to work for a week, head for the trails, organise a spin-athon in the gym, a relay race or simply go for a leisurely ride in the country as long as it's sponsored and it's on wheels."

To receive your free fundraising pack call 0845 1204530 or email events@meningitis-trust.org.