RESIDENTS have until midnight tonight to sign up for the Wedmore 40/30.

The charity event, which gives attendees the choice to cycle a 70, 40, 30, or 12 mile route, takes place this Sunday (September 10).

It begins and finishes at the Post and Wicket in Wedmore with routes heading north and south in a figure of eight.

Those that take part can expect to see some stunning scenery, including Cheddar Gorge.

Online registration closes at midnight tonight (Thursday, September 7). However, participants can also sign up on the day.

Click HERE to register online.

Weston Hospicecare’s chief executive, Paul Winspear, said: “Cheddar Gorge is the highlight, as one of the most iconic climbs in the UK. I love it. It’s very well organised by David, John, David and team. It’s for a fabulous cause too.”

Paul has completed five Wedmore 40/30s, a RideLondon 100 and a Bantam Swoosh swim, feats which he hopes will inspire people to fundraise for the hospice charity.

Paul added: “The buzz at the start of the Wedmore 40/30 is great. I’ve done the full 70 miles, just the front 40, just the back 30 and last year I cycled the 12 mile family cycle with my daughter, aged 11.

“There is a four mile warm up from Wedmore to Cheddar and the it’s into the Gorge and a climb onto the top of the Mendips to around 1000ft altitude.

"The lakes are beautiful, and the views over the Somerset Levels as one descends off the saddle of the Mendips towards Wells are break-taking. It’s a really great route!

 “As I see every month, each contribution to our fundraising income is valuable and I’m pleased to have been able to contribute directly.

“I like to try to set an example for others to get up and going and participate in events too! The hospice Fundraising Team are brilliant, so encouraging and there’s no pressure to raise a certain amount, every little bit helps.

“I’d encourage anyone thinking about taking part in a challenge event to go for it.”

Every year, it costs around £5.5m to run the hospice. Only 20% of this funding comes from the government. Fundraising events like these help make up the remaining 80%.