The ride is being organised by the British Heart Foundation, a worthy cause, so please donate to them.

BBC Children in Need is also an important charity to me, not least because the BBC is an important part of my life, as are my children so please feel free to donate to them if you'd rather. I've arranged a page for that here.

Keep your fingers crossed for the weather for me and I'll let you know how I get on.

Thanks,

Richard

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