Boardman, the official event ambassador, said: “I’m so proud to be the ambassador for the Champions of CycleSport Dinner, raising funds for Action Medical Research.

“Not only is it a fantastic evening for an extremely worthwhile cause but they also lead the pack when it comes to organising great cycling events.

“I would encourage any cyclist to get a place on one of their rides, as you’re guaranteed a well-planned event and you’ll also be supporting Action’s efforts to help many thousands of families dealing with the trauma of a baby born too early, striving to support a child affected by disability, or facing the challenge of caring for a child with a rare disease for which there is no cure.”