Just to keep me busy this year, I've decided to take on a few challenges totalling over 650 miles (that’s a lot of bananas!) and hope that you will support me in my fundraising for Mind. A few years ago, my “April-Mayhem” cycling challenge for MSF culminated in the Pilgrims 100 miler… This year that was my warm up ride – just goes to show how far I’ve come (via West Africa)! :)

Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling. We believe no-one should have to face a mental health problem alone. Mind listen, provide support and advice, and fight your corner.

Personally, there's nothing better to help my mind than spend a few hours out on the bike - it's one of the few ways I can clear my head. Gorgeous George, my trusty steed, travelled with me to Ghana last year and really was my lifeline there - socially and mentally - hence the link between cycling & mental health. 

So without further ado, here's the schedule so far:

• 29^th April - Pilgrims 100 miles around Kent - complete!
• 6^th May - Kent Velo Girls sportive - 60 miles - complete!
• 13^th & 14^th May - Dulux Trade London Revolution - 185 miles over 2 days around London - complete!
• 20^th May - Surrey Hills Cyclone Sportive - 70 miles - complete!
  9^th July - Velothon Wales - 87 miles - this one includes some rather big hills.. - complete!
• 15^th July - Wiggle Cotswolds - 67 miles - my relaxing birthday celebration?! - complete!
  
• 9^th September - Wiggle Mendips - 100 miles 
  

I believe it's paramount that mental health is considered as important as physical health, and that we reduce the social stigma surrounding mental health issues both at work and at home to ensure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. So please help me make the effort worthwhile and help me raise a few pounds for each mile!

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