Wheels are in motion for St Andrew's Hospice bike event

Scores of cyclists are gearing up for tomorrow's first ever St Andrew's Hospice Festival of Cycling '“ while hoping for decent weather over the 100km and 100 miles routes.

Hosted by Arria Cycling C lub and supported by Airdrie and Coatbridge Clarion Cycling Clubs, the event is based on Broadwood and spans a huge tract of Lanarkshire, taking in areas including Moodiesburn and Kilsyth and heading close to Falkirk and Bonnybridge.

It’s expected there will be extra cycling events at Broadwood, and a busy day is expected – the event has been capped at 300 entries, each of which are paying £25.