On 10 May 2015 I'll be riding the Etape Caledonia. It's a mere 81 mile - yes that's miles not kms - course taking in some of some of the most breathtaking views in Scotland. I must remember to look left and right as I grimace in pain. I like a challenge and love my road bike so why not try an Etape ... what's not to like!! 

I'm raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Every five minutes someone in the UK dies without the care they need at the end of their life. Marie Curie nurses give free hands-on care to people with all terminal illnesses in their own homes, and vital emotional support to their loved ones. They allow families to make the most of the precious time they have left together. 

All the money raised from Etape Caledonia will mean Marie Curie Nurses can provide more free hands-on nursing care to people with a terminal illness, either in their own home or one of the charity’s nine hospices.

Go on, give a little to a worthwhile cause.