ONE cycling day down, two days to go.

No, it's not Geraint Thomas battling his way to Tour de France glory, but instead police officers from the region honouring their colleagues.

A group of North Wales Police officers and staff are taking part in a national cycle ride to honour the service and sacrifice of fallen UK police officers.

It began yesterday and continues until tomorrow (Sunday, July 29).

Over the course of the event, 13 members of Team North Wales Police will cycle approximately 210 miles from police headquarters in Colwyn Bay to the National Police Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to raise money for COPS (Care of Police Survivors).

Yesterday was an epic one for the North Wales Police cyclists, who completed 150 miles.

Things are a little easier today as they tackle 80 miles in order to meet up with other colleagues.

COPS is a UK registered charity dedicated to helping the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty to rebuild their lives.

It aims to ensure that survivors have all the help they need to cope with such a tragedy, and that they remain part of the police family.

Chief Inspector Owain Llewellyn, who is taking part in the cycle tour, said: “Whilst realising the dangers of policing, nobody expects to die in the line of duty.

"When such a tragedy does occur, the surviving family endures emotions including denial, bewilderment, anger and depression.

"The police service does not have the resources to maintain support for these families beyond the immediate aftermath of the death. That is where 'COPS' comes in.

“Each rider will be issued a blue memorial bracelet inscribed with the name and information of a police officer who died in the line of duty, which we will carry to the finish line.

“COPS is a wonderful charity and we hope to raise as much money as we can for them.”

Social media users can follow the tour via #WeRideForThoseWhoDied #COPS2018 #UKPUT