A cycle ride to commemorate the life and work of Jo Cox will arrive in Uxbridge, Middlesex, at the end of the fourth stage of its journey from the murdered Labour MP’s West Yorkshire constituency to the Houses of Parliament.

Inspired by Jo’s zest for life and passion for people and communities – regardless of race, creed or religion – cyclists from across the United Kingdom are embarking on the gruelling, 260-mile ride with the full support of Jo's family. Named The Jo Cox Way, it will celebrate some of the fantastic community projects taking place throughout the country – and raise funds for the charities Jo supported.

The cyclists – including 85-year-old Brian Robinson, the first Briton to finish the Tour de France – will leave Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton, in Jo's West Yorkshire constituency, at 10am on Wednesday 17 August and arrive at the Houses of Parliament four days later (Sunday 21 August).

The five-day journey will see them stopping off at different towns as they head south. At the end of Day 4’s 57-mile ride, on Saturday 20 August, the cyclists will arrive for an overnight stop at Brunel University, which is providing overnight accommodation.

The following morning, local people are invited to come along and show their support by cheering the cyclists on their way at 10.30am as they head for the Houses of Parliament on Day 5 – or perhaps even jumping on their bikes to pedal alongside for a while. Keen cyclists from the area are also welcome to sign up to join The Jo Cox Way.

As the ride travels to its final destination, it will call in at thriving community projects that have been nominated by members of the public. The visits are designed to fly the flag for teamwork and neighbourhood collaborations that have had a powerful and positive effect on people and their environment. The initiative was devised by Sarfraz Mian, BEM, CEO of equestrian company Neue Schule, based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. “I didn't know Jo, but I was struck by her principles and beliefs – and the fact that communities are always stronger when working together,” he said. “Jo worked all her life to make a difference in the world and, at the time of her death, people were pitched against one another in political arguments where our sense of humanity seemed in peril.

“When Jo died, the country was united in shock and grief. It made everyone stop, think and reassess what was important – and that was, of course, those same things that Jo campaigned for throughout her career. The Jo Cox Way is our tribute to her life, her beliefs and all the pockets of good work that go on up and down the UK, in our villages, towns and cities.”

Anyone who would like to nominate a suitable project or sign up to take part in The Jo Cox Way should email thejocoxway@gmail.com. To support the ride and donate to Jo’s chosen charities – HOPE Not Hate, the Royal Voluntary Service and the White Helmets – visit https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/thejocoxway. The Jo Cox Way is also featured on the Ride Social page of the British Cycling Sky Ride website, goskyride.com.