All three of us took part in the highly successful and very enjoyable Hartley Wintney to Paris ride three years ago and are now looking forward to this new (and longer!) challenge. We will get essential support on the trip from the impressively efficient back-up team, which features Alison as one of the drivers. This is going to be a big challenge though, certainly further than any of us has cycled before. The sense of shared endeavour will hopefully be enough to keep us going to the finish line, but it will also help to know that we are raising money for three such worthy local causes. Thank you for any donation you are able to make.