<p>Hi there and thanks for looking in!.</p> <p>In September I&nbsp; <em><strong>cycled 350 miles</strong></em>&nbsp;from <em><strong>Bordeaux Cathedral&nbsp;to Sete Lighthouse</strong></em>&nbsp;in France&nbsp;for <em><strong>The Katie Piper Foundation</strong></em>. Who's aims are to establish a burns/scar management centre in the UK, and increase support and acceptance for people living with disfigurement.</p> <p>I watched<em><strong> Katie, My Beautiful Face</strong></em> last year, and recently watched <em><strong>Katie, My Beautiful Friends</strong></em> on channel 4. Both were quite thought provoking. So when my friend Marcus Hardiman suggested this ride it seemed like a fantastic idea!</p> <p>Unfortunately I hadn't cycled much distance for a couple of decades and my body screamed everytime I sited a hill! Cycling though the country lanes and bridleways of The Test Valley is worth the effort though! &nbsp;</p> <p>The Team was brilliant! 11 cycling, 1 toddler on the back&nbsp;and Ian and Anne Burnham in support. Everyone pulled together, no one was left behind. Very well planned, well led, and the weather was idea.</p> <p>The paths did get very challenging towards the end. The final day was 71 miles, mainly sandy towpath with large tree roots, but no one went in the canal!</p> <p>I am still hoping to reach my target before closing the page so if you would like to give I would be ecstatic, or tell a friend!!!!. Thanks David</p>