Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am raising funds for the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) by taking part in this grueling but fantastic 100 mile cycling challenge. The IPF supports rugby players who have sustained catastrophic spinal cord or traumatic brain injury whilst playing rugby. It also aims to help prevent future injuries through research and education.

One of my son's best friends, Harry Langley, was involved in a rugby accident a couple of years ago and is now paralysed from the neck down. He has received help and support from the IPF and it is vital for the charity's future that they continue to receive funding from various sources including events such as this. If you would like to learn more about Harry's story please visit his website www.haztobe.com

I appreciate that many of you sponsored me last year for the same event (different charity) and I am therefore sorry to impose again but, as I am sure you will agree, this is a very deserving cause.

The ride itself starts at the Olympic Park in Stratford and heads through docklands, the City, on to the West End, then Hammersmith, Richmond Park, Hampton Court and out into the Surrey Hills of Newlands Corner, Leith Hill and Box Hill. We then head back into London finishing up in The Mall. All of this is done on closed roads so it is a marvellous experience for the participants although less so for any residents along the route trying to get somewhere by car! I did it last year and swore never again but the passing months have eased my aches & pains and I am ready to put myself through misery again in order to try to raise a substantial sum of money for a very worthy cause.     

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.