Ever since I found out that cycling was rife with drugs, I was hooked.

Inspired by Eric the Eel and Eddie the Eagle, Ryman the Rider was born.

But I am fit(ish), healthy and very lucky. A lot of kids are born with disabilities and cant do this stuff. So it seemed perfectly logical to help them benefit from my good fortune.

I have entered the RideLondon 100 mile race in August, over the Olympic Road Race route.

So the deal is that I get a very sore undercarriage for 9 hours and you cough up for the enjoyment that will give you.

I am only emailing my very rich friends and colleagues, so get your credit cards out and make a pledge.

If I dont make it round I will make the target donation myself.