Hi everyone I am hoping to raise money for the Newcastle Leukaemia & Lymphoma Fund at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

 

My father, who died on the 25th October 2008, had been treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary haematology department during his illness. However it was my father-in-law, who died three weeks after my father, who was under the special guidance of Mr. Jackson and his team for his treatment.

 

The event I will be participating in is an indoor cycling event over 13 hours in Zurich, Switzerland on the 24th October 2009. If you are not sure of what indoor cycling training is about, their website is http://www.cyclingevent.ch/index2.html where you can view photos of last year's event.

 

I am entered into the event as a single rider and that is my challenge to complete the 13 hour ride on my own. I have never been to this event before so I am not sure of exactly what to expect however so far I have managed to do 2 hours in one session!

 

During my training and throughout the event I will be supported by Jaqueline my wife, who will be my inspiration and strength.

 

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