Im Pauline Quirke and Id like to invite your readers to take part in an amazing cycle ride across Russian next July.

The 10-day event is being organised by the charity Scope, which raises money for adults and children with cerebral palsy.

Cyclists will start in St Petersburg and cycle 600km across the beautiful countryside, spending nights camping by the Volga and experiencing all kinds of traditional Russian hospitality.

The finish in Moscow sounds absolutely brilliant you actually cycle into Red Square itself for a champagne celebration beneath St Basils Cathedral.

What a fantastic way of discovering what Russia is really like and youll also be helping to raise essential and much needed funds for people with disabilities.

You dont need any experience to take part in the ride and Scope will provide everything including the bikes.

Call 0800 019 1200 for an information pack.

I do hope you can all help us with our charity venture.

PAULINE QUIRKE

Member of Scope