Mark Cavendish is offering fans the chance to join him on a cycling break around his favourite Tuscan training route through the Right to Play charity.

Cavendish is a long-time supporter of the international sport for development and peace charity and two fans can join him and the charity’s supporters near his Quarrata home on a two-night break.

The ride is being auctioned online, with the highest bidder set to enjoy the sweeping, scenic Tuscan ride on a medium-mountain route, a private lunch or dinner with Britain’s former world champion and a post-ride massage.

And Cavendish said: “I’m excited to be welcoming two cyclists to ride my favourite local roads in support of Right to Play.

“It’s a cause close to my heart, especially since my trip to Tanzania to see Right to Play’s work first hand.

“It’ll be a fun few days but most importantly, it’ll raise funds that make a direct difference to empower children to overcome poverty, conflict and disease.”

The silent four-day auction is now live and will run until midnight on Sunday December 21, with all proceeds going towards Right to Play projects.

To bid for your chance to join the 25-time Tour de France stage winner and for more information visit www.ridewithmarkcavendish.com.