As part of National Grids support of the Alzheimer’s Society this year, and with a focus on health and well-being they have put together the National Grid Grand Tour cycle challenge. This is a multi-day, multistage event with over 1,300km of open roads and 13,000m of climbing.

This event is scheduled to take place from 4th - 13th September. This is a fantastic opportunity to ride the country, along National Grids networks, through beautiful countryside and tackle those challenging hills!

Each of the 10 stages will start and end at one of the key gas and electricity sites in addition to taking in Warwick, Wokingham and the Strand. This first stage will start at St Fergus on the 4th September and the last stage ends at the Isle of Grain on the 13th September.

This is a mammoth undertaking organised and managed by volunteers from the business. Every penny raised will enable Alzheimer’s Support Workers to provide practical support and guidance to individuals and families living with dementia.

I've set the target at £1800 to do all 10 stages. However much money is ultimately raised, National Grid will donate up to another £400.