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Today will mark the end of the annual Birmingham to London charity bike ride arranged by the Sikh Arts & Cultural Association (SACA).

Hundreds of cyclists will be coming from the Hayes side and cheered along Southall Broadway towards their final destination, Southall park.

They cyclists completing their ride will be acknowledged and awarded medals for their effort..

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I am sure we all agree this is an excellent cause to support and I know that the cyclists enjoy the encouragement they receive from members of the public.

The cyclists will probably start arriving between 2-3 pm and so if you are available please do come along to Southall Park and support them as they arrive in Southall.

Last year the riders raised a staggering £71,173 for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Children's radiotherapy ward.

This year, the money raised by the SACA Charity Bike Ride 2016 will be used to fund a ‘home from home’ in association with Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for families of children and young adults receiving cancer treatment.

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Over the last 31 years, the ride has raised in excess of £450,000 in aid of different children's charity groups.

The Met Police will also be running the 'Beat the Bleep' challenge in the park between 1 and 4pm. It is an opportunity to see what officers have to do to keep fit and residents can even compete with them!