REDDITCH cyclists are preparing for a big push to raise thousands of pounds for Leukaemia Research.

The Redditch Blue Peter bikeathon will be held at Arrow Valley Countryside Centre on Sunday, May 4, starting at 11am.

It's the third time the event will be held in the town.

Last year, 20,000 children across the UK raised more than £500,000 for the charity.

But more entrants are still needed for the Redditch event in order to top last year's figure.

To enter, visit www.bbc.co.uk/bluepeter/bikeathon or send a self-addressed envelope to Redditch Blue Peter bikeathon, PO Box 1234, London WC1R 4XA.