The 15th March 2010 marked the first anniversary of Nicks death.  As family, friends and colleagues we all miss Nick terribly and it has been a difficult year coming to terms with the tragedy of losing him.

For all of us who knew him he was an inspiration, he was passionate and always gave 100% in everything did. Whether he was writing his PhD, painting, playing football or supporting his friends and family he was wholly committed. For many reasons we will never forget him and over the past year we have all ‘remembered’ in our own way.

To honour the memory of his life, achievements and struggles, there will be a Memorial Bike Ride from Didsbury in , where Nick grew up, to University College Cork (UCC) in where he completed his PhD related to ozone depletion and global warming, and helped set up the University’s Centre for Research into Atmospheric Chemistry.

Asif, , , Dan, Jonathon, Nick B,  Rob and Ste will cycle from , across North Wales to Holyhead, jump on a ferry to and head through the Wicklow mountains south to .  Martin and Alan will drive the support van providing first aid, food and a haven for struggling riders. We will be camping at each stop, after cycling up to 80 miles per day, to complete the 400 mile trip. There will be tears and tantrums, punctures and saddle sores and all we ask in return is a donation to a cause closely related to Nick and his life.

Starting on Good Friday we will ride for 6 days and promise to give 100% effort, just as Nick would have done. Please dig deep to give to a great cause.