In September this year, 8 cyclists from Barclaycard will cycle from San Diego on the West coast of the United States to St Augustine, Florida in the East, crossing deserts and mountains in a gruelling seven week, 3,200 mile challenge.

All of us are amateur cyclists aiming to raise as much money for charity as possible. Our employer, Barclaycard, has covered the costs of the trip meaning that all the funds we raise will be divided equally between our four chosen charities: the BBC Children in Need appeal, the Macmillan cancer trust, the Alzheimer’s Society and CORD.

If you want to single out a particular rider for extra encouragement, please use the comment box to identify them.

Finally, if you are a taxpayer we can reclaim the tax and add a bit more to your contribution – just tick the Gift Aid box and we’ll do the rest.

For more information on the route, riders, charities and sponsors, and to follow our progress, visit

http://www.barclaycardusacyclechallenge.co.uk

Thanks for your support