I'm riding 60 miles from Woking to HMS Victory in on 11 September 2010 to support the National Autistic Society.

It's been more than three years since I rode the bike but I'm sure the rust will come off and I'll get it working. Of course I can shed a bit of excess, ahem, 'muscle' around the midriff.  I have no doubt that I have the legs of a 20 year old.

Around 1 in 100 people is autistic.  Struggling to understand the world; they have problems with social communication, interaction & imagination.  It’s a lifelong condition without a known cause or cure.

Nico (my elder son in the photo) is autistic.  He's 5 years old and can't speak so he is frustrated; has little imagination so he can't occupy himself; doesn't understand people or what drives us nuts; has sensory problems so often becomes 'overloaded' and melts down; he is hyperactive and has a sleep disorder & has various other issues common in autistic people - he is highly challenging.

The NAS is working to support autistic people and those who care for them.  They're really helpful.
Thanks,

Phillip & the National Autistic Society.