77339-27SWINDON TOWN football players took a break from the pitch to show their support for a charity bike ride in aid of Cancer Research UK.

The players donned Cancer Research UK t-shirts before their game against Chesterfield in a bid to encourage people to take part in 16-mile ride in Lydiard Park.

The race will start at 11am on Sunday, June 26, and will pass through several villages around the park.

To find out more about taking part in the ride contact 0117 962 2516 or log onto www.cancerresearchuk/bikerides.

The registration fee for adults who want to take part is £10 and £5 for under 16-year-olds. Each rider is asked to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship.