After traveling through France last summer it seemed like a good idea to see a bit more of the country, on a bike. It was on the way home, through France, that the idea of the Ligne de France was born. Never mind touring all round France, that might be a bit much and take a bit long, so why not go straight across. More or less a straight line, top left (Roscoff) to bottom right (Nice), including a few mountain climbs and then Mt Ventoux! It all adds up to just over 1000 miles. A bit like Land’s End - John O’Groats, but more manly.  

When picking a charity, one came to mind straight away, the RNLI.  Mostly as being a sailor/surfer there’s a good chance they’ll end up saving me in some manner. I like to support them so they can continue their excellent work day to day patrolling beaches and risking their lives in saving others.