Wirral-born 007 star Daniel Craig has pledged his support to a 100-mile cycle ride to raise cash for Clatterbridge Cancer Research.

Daniel, educated at Hilbre High School and now a Hollywood A-lister thanks to his portrayal of superspy James Bond, has put his much-sought-after autograph on a Clatterbridge cycling jersey.

The highly-prized jersey will go to the competitor with the most sponsorship money at the charity’s Circle of Hope Bike Ride on May 8.

The ride starts and finishes in the village of Hope, just over the Welsh border.

Competitors can choose to complete a phase that suits their fitness levels.

Broken into three courses of 15 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles, the event takes in some of the most picturesque countryside in the region.

The 100-mile route starts in Hope and goes through Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham and Cheshire, climbs up to Eglwyseg Mountain and World's End, out as far as Malpas and Peckforton hills, then back via Farndon to Hope.

The 50-mile ride includes most of the first part of the 100-mile route, cycling through Flintshire, Denbighshire and Wrexham.

Fifteen mile riders take on a flatter but equally picturesque short route.

Those wishing to register for the ride or to help on the day as foot marshals should contact samantha.archibald@clatterbridge.org or call her on 0151 343 4300.

Entries will be accepted on the day – registration is £15 in advance and £20 on the day.

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