HUNDREDS of cyclists from all over the region will be pedalling to North Yorkshire this weekend for the 90th annual “Coxwold Sunday.”

They will be converging on St Michael’s Church, near Thirsk for their service of thanksgiving, remembrance and celebration for the Cyclists’ Touring Club.

The first Coxwold Sunday took place in 1927, when the service remembered those that fell in the service of their country and gave thanks for the safe return of others.

No St Michael’s is filled every year with a sea of cycling attires, from multi-coloured jerseys to period cycling wear.

Cyclists act as bell-ringers, sidesmen, offertory collectors, lesson readers, choristers and musicians - including an organist.

The 45 minute service will begin at 1.30pm and among those taking part will be the Bishop of Selby, the Right Reverend Dr John Thomson.

“I’m a keen cyclist and will be wearing a purple tabard that says ‘Biking Bishop of Selby’,” he said.

For more information visit cyclinguk.org/event/coxwold-cyclists-service.