I intend to cycle 500 miles in 5 days in February.

The objective of this is to raise £3,000 for Sport Relief and the Dallaglio Foundation, which will be donating to Cancer Research, DebRA, Help for Heroes, Leukaemia Research and the PRA Benevolent Fund. 

Those of you who know me well might realise that I've done several endurance events in the past, but this is the first time I've raised money for a charity.  And its also going to be the toughest thing I've ever done!

The route I am cycling is from Nice to Paris, which includes some mountain climbing in the Alps - unless the roads are closed with snow!

The charities and the people they support really need help in these difficult times, and they (and I) will be very grateful for your generous support. 

Many thanks.

Steve