MANX law firm Appleby has begun a three year deal to support the Ellan Vannin Cycle Club by sponsoring a 100km cycle ride to raise money for the Hyperbaric Chamber.

The ride which started and finished at Ramsey Ruby Club took in Bride, Ballaugh, Little London, Tynwald Mills, Slieau Whallian, Glen Maye, Peel, Kirk Michael, Jurby Cronk and Andreas along the way.

Richard Fletcher, Ellan Vannin Cycle Club chairman, said: "I am so pleased that Appleby is supporting the club in this way.

"The Appleby Sportive was something new for the Isle of Man and was open to both experienced club and recreational cyclists. It attracted interest both on and off the Island and was such a great success that we will be making this an annual event.

"After costs the event raised just over £500 for this worthwhile cause. Appleby then very generously boosted the amount to £750 which, jointly, we were delighted to present to the Chamber."

Sean Dowling, managing partner of Appleby Isle of Man, said: "As part of our continuing commitment to supporting the local community and sports development on the Isle of Man I am delighted that we have this new sponsorship deal with Ellan Vannin Cycle Club.

"Cycling is hugely popular and high-profile here on the Isle of Man, thanks to the interest in Mark Cavendish and our other Manx talent, so it's a very exciting time for Appleby to become associated with the sport.  It's great to hand over new Appleby-branded jerseys and shorts to Club members."