One magazine this week called it 'Britain's wackiest cycle race'.

The Team Bottrill Charity 4.2-mile Time Trail at Griffydam may attract some of the less conventional race wear from its 80 competitors - many of whom will be in fancy dress and riding all manner of bikes.

But the event - which takes place this Sunday - has a more serious side to it as it is set raise thousands of pounds for cancer charities.

The race is now in its sixth year and is organised by Mark Bottrill, the brother of multiple national champion Matt, and Coalville Wheelers, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity that helped the brothers' mother in the final stages of her battle against the disease.

"It was only meant to be for one year, " said Mark.

"We thought we'd raise a little bit of money and give something back to those who'd helped my mum, but it was really popular.

"People would just come on old bikes, but then it got a bit silly. So far we've raised over £14,000 and could make another £1,500 for this year's event."

Matt and Mark will both be riding, with Mark adding: "Riders are coming here from all over."

Previous events have featured a replica of Graeme Obree's Old Faithful and a bike previously belonging to Chris Boardman has also featured, with his father Keith donating photographs signed by his famous son.

There are plenty of prizes on offer as well, including two bottles of whisky for those considered to have tried the hardest and a hamper donated by Nestle for the best fancy dress.

The event starts at 11am with individual riders setting off at intervals for the next two hours.

Mark added: "Bring your best fancy dress and worst bike and let's raise some more money for Cancer research and Macmillan."

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