Officers to raise money for Macmillan in Kendal Cyclothon

Sixteen officers will take part in the event Credit: ITV Border

Cumbria Police officers will be joining forces in Kendal this weekend to raise money for Macmillan Cancer.

Sixteen officers will take part in the event at Elephant Yard on Saturday 19 August between 10am and 6pm.

Two cyclists will ride as many miles as possible each hour in an attempt to cover the Coast-to-Coast distance of 140 miles.

The fundraiser has been organised by Kendal Inspector Paul Latham and Sergeant Siraaz Patel: