A Winchester charity is organising a bike ride from Venice to Rome.
Winchester Hospice has set the challenge of cycling more than 600 kilometres to raise funds for the care of people with life-limiting illnesses.
Jo Westerman, fundraising officer at Winchester Hospice, said: "This trip promises to be something you'll never forget with over 600km of beautiful Italian countryside covered between these two famous cities.
"There will be some tough days with some long rides, but it'll all take place in wonderful surroundings, and you'll be challenging yourself all in the name of supporting our work caring for local people."
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The charity has partnered with cycling adventure providers Love Velo to organise the trip.
All participants need to do is book their place, make sure their bike is in good working order, and prepare for the challenge ahead.
The group will meet in Venice on Sunday, October 5 and set off on their five-day journey to Rome, cycling up to 170 kilometres a day.
They will stay off the beaten track, immersing themselves in local communities and enjoying traditional food.
The challenge is not for the faint-hearted, and the charity recommends that participants have experience cycling on roads for long periods.
All participants will be required to cover their own fees for taking part and raise a minimum of £1,000 for Winchester Hospice.
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Anyone interested in joining the cycling team can find more information, including a full itinerary of the trip, and book their place at winchesterhospice.com.
The hospice, located on the grounds of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, provides compassionate and specialist care for up to 10 patients.
It also extends its services to those in hospitals and their own homes.
Burrell House, the home of the hospice, has been an integral part of the city since its opening in 2021.
It was previously used as accommodation for healthcare providers and is now home to the palliative care team.
The team provides inpatient care, a hub for specialist outpatient services and therapies, and at-home patient care within the community.
Winchester Hospice is owned by the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is supported by the Winchester Hospice Fundraising Charity.
The hospice charity has so far raised more than £4.4m through donations but still needs to raise at least £500,000 each year to help staff deliver enhanced care and support to patients and their loved ones.
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