Laurence, James and myself are riding from London to Brighton Off Road to raise money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The sad fact is that coronary heart disease is still the UK's single biggest killer. By raising money for the BHF we hope to help put this right by supporting  the excellent advice, research and inspiration that they provide.

Laurence's original suggestion to ride 75miles off road seemed incredibly daunting. I have never attempted a ride of more than 50 miles before (and even that was 25 years ago!). However, as I turned 40 last year and my transplanted kidney (from my mother) reached 60 years old I thought it appropriate to rise to this challenge and improve my health and fitness but also raise as much money as possible for a worthwhile cause.

So please, have a heart, and help support the BHF by donating now.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.