As many of you are probably aware, I am participating in a 365 mile, 7 day bike ride from Biarritz in the south of France to Barcelona via the mountains of the Pyrenees.

visit the web page at: www.biarritz2barcelona.com

Now, you probably all think I have lost my mind, however it is for a very good cause [and I don't mean the fact that I have given up alcohol during training] The Children's Trust Tadworth. [see About our charity, left]

As a means to encourage you all to dig deep and sponsor me as much as you can afford, I will be keeping a blog of my progress from cycling virgin to full on mountain taming athlete at one with his machine and the environment around him.

visit my blog at: http://web.mac.com/macgadie

[ please be warned, this may include images of me in lycra! that is unless I receive a large enough sum in sponsorship to withhold such images!!! ]

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Children's Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.