Back in 2011 my friend Gavin Taylor was diagnosed with Mahaim Fibre Tachycardia, an uncommon condition which causes the heart to go into an abnormal rythm and palpitations. More information here: http://www.intjem.com/content/4/1/9

He was successfully treated and is now able to continue with life as normal.

Although the condition is quite rare, years of research means that the treatment available for it is not, which is why when Gav decided to cycle this event for the British Heart Foundation I wanted to support him and do my bit too.