Cyclists encouraged to sign up to Tour de Jersey

The Tour de Jersey offers four routes of differing lengths for cyclists to choose from

Cyclists are being encouraged to join this year's Tour de Jersey to support hospice care on the island.

Organisers said the event on 14 July offered participants four different length routes to compete in up to 100km (62.1 miles).

They said funds raised by the tour allowed Jersey Hospice Care to support people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

Last year the charity reported it supported nearly 800 islanders, some of whom were in-patients, while others were helped at home or in the community.

Scott Douglas, from Jersey Hospice Care, encouraged islanders to participate in the event

"By taking part in Tour de Jersey you are helping us to raise the vital funds we need to provide the best palliative care and support to anyone in Jersey with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition," he said.

"All of our services are delivered free of charge thanks to islanders supporting events such as this one."

Four different length routes are available to cycle - a 7km, 24km, 50km and 100km.