PEDALS will mean pounds at this Sunday's Blue Peter Bikeathon at Southampton Common, held in aid of the Leukaemia Research Fund.

More than 25,000 children will be saddling up for the event nationwide and the Saints' mascot will be starting the event in Southampton.

Local organiser Diane Bright said: "Leukaemia affects hundreds of children each year and without money for research we can't continue to make progress towards improved treatments or a cure."

A football signed by the Saints will be up for grabs and a balloon race will add to the fun.

If you want to take part, head down to Southampton Common, opposite Taunton's College, Hill Lane, in time to register for the 11am start.