Newcastle Falcons wing Tom May sets off on an epic bike ride from Kingston Park on Wednesday May 28, with fans invited down to cheer him on his way.

The 29-year-old departs the ground at 11am, saying: “I think I'll need all the support I can get, so if people want to come down to Kingston Park before I depart then that would be a huge morale-booster!”

May's gruelling schedule sees him cycling 550 miles in just seven days, stopping off at all 12 Guinness Premiership clubs as well as newly-promoted Northampton, before finishing his epic journey at Twickenham.

Funds raised from the ride will go to Just for Kids, the official charity of Metro Radio and Magic 1152, aiming to raise and allocate funds to the thousands of children in North East who rely on charitable support.

To sponsor Tom, log on to www.justgiving.com/tomsjustforkidsbikeride .