Final Update: very many thanks to all of you who have  helped me to reach my personal fund raising target of £5,000. Our team has an overall target of £10,000 which, following the successful completion of the ride yesterday, we are tantalisingly close to!!!

As you may already know,  myself and 7 fellow cyclists from the U.K Wine Trade will be riding in excess of 650 kms (400+ miles) from Calais to Beaune (Burgundy) where we will arrive on Thursday 4th June, following 4 very long days in the saddle, in order to raise funds for the Wine & Spirit Trades Benevolent Charity.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Wine And Spirit Trades Benevolent Society gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Your support is very much appreciated and we hope to be able to keep you updated on our progress during the ride via the Mentzendorff web-site