NORTH Wales cyclists are needed to help stop cancer in its tracks with a 300-mile charity challenge.

The North West Cancer Research charity is challenging thrill seekers to take part in a cycle ride billed as "a fundraising adventure of a lifetime."

Cycle of Hope will mark the charity’s 70th anniversary and see fundraisers cycle 70 miles a day, over four days, to raise money for cancer research in North Wales and the North West.

Taking place between Wednesday, July 11 and Saturday, July 14, the challenge starts at Lancaster University, stops in Liverpool and Bangor before finishing in Dublin. Money raised will be donated to North West Cancer Research which is investing in cancer research worth £2.3million at Bangor University.

Founded in 2005, the North West Cancer Research Institute at the university has helped place Bangor as a worldwide centre of excellence for cancer research.

Alastair Richards CEO of North West Cancer Research, said: “What better way to mark our 70th anniversary than a 70 mile a day cycling adventure across the UK and Ireland. This unique event will be both challenging and rewarding, raising invaluable funds to help fight against cancer.

“Cancer rates in North Wales are continuing to rise, which is why we have committed to funding the best quality research in the region and here in Bangor."

The event registration is now open via www.nwcr.org/events and costs £120 per person.