I took part in the 2010 Pedal for Scotland event, raising money for Maggie's Centres. Unfortunately I was without a bike for the middle three years of university, but now that I have one and the time to train, the 2014 event seemed like a strong goal and motivation to keep at it.

I'll be raising money for the official charity, the STV Appeal, which is a charity that helps those affected by poverty in Scotland; primarily young adults, children and those that care for them. They do this by providing anything from food parcels, employment opportunities to something as simple as having their own bed.

Every penny of any donation goes straight to those in need, so please provide anything you can up to and beyond my goal.