I've just signed up to this challenge and with only 2 weeks to go until kick-off I don't have much time to make any preperations so I'd really appreciate your support to help me through the inevitable tough times.

I'm not a cyclist nor have I trained for this event. I do have a bike but it hasn't left the garage for at least 2 years, but hey, how hard can it be?

Having completed a 40 mile ride with some of the riders on Saturday I at least now understand the enormity of the challenge ahead.

Thanks for taking the time to read my waffle and I hope that you'll support this great cause.