For the third year running I am joining the mighty Blazing Saddles squad for their annual sponsored charity on behalf of Marie Curie. 

Just to clarify the Blazing Saddles are not a group of elite athletes but a team that rides for charity and most of us really feel it. 

Last year I had my bike stolen just before the ride and found myself on a replacement bike and using cleats for the first time in my life. Needless to say on the first day I jammed my wheel into a tram line in Dusseldorf and came down extremely hard. 2 weeks later I still couldn't sleep through the pain! 

This year we are cyling in July so will also probably have the sun / heat to content with.

Every penny you could offer me and the team to go through yet more pain is hugely appreciated :-)