A DORSET solicitor has raised more than £1,000 at this year's Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride. 

Coles Miller Solicitors sponsored the event for the fifth year running to raise money. 

Starting early on July 7 at Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground, cyclists donned their Lycra and jerseys 

Fundraising riders set off from Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground in Badbury View Road, tackling one of three routes: 38, 48 or 63 miles. 

Managing partner Neil Andrews said: “Coles Miller are pleased to continue our support of this vital charity and event. 

“I have always enjoyed the day; it is such a good way to raise much-needed funds. With cancer touching so many of our lives we may all at one point need Macmillan support.” 

The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride was founded in 1989 by Peter Smith-Nicholls after his fundraising ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End.  

Since then, the annual event has raised more than £1.6 million.