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I did one of those very silly new year's resolution things and agreed to do a 63 mile cycle ride around the hills of Newcastle. The Northern Rock Cyclone is a popular event (over 5000 riders) and routinely brings out the cyclists and idiots like me to take on what is regarded to be a fairly tough challenge.

I expect to be in the saddle for some 5 hours and I will find it much easier to bear the sore under-carriage if you could find your way to help me with a little sponsorship.

I am planning to split my donation between the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Help For Heroes which my team is riding for.

It's easy to donate on-line with a credit or debit card - just go to my JustGiving page: