Well we did it! It was very early start, a fab experience of riding with a thousand other riders on traffic-free roads. Caer[philly mountain was a challenge, but we didn't get caught by the pace car (aka the grim sweeper). Thanks to all who donated!

Padded cycle shorts at the ready!  I will be putting the Lycra to the stress test and taking part in the Velothon through the South Wales valleys in May 2015.

In 2014 my husband Andy was diagnosed with Lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy. I am fundraising for Leukaemia and Lymphoma research to ensure that the painstaking work into finding cures can continue.

Please add your guess for how long you think it will take me to complete the course - closest guess will win a bottle of something interesting and / or sparkling!

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