On August 25th and 26th, I intend to undertake Ride the North 2018 a 174 mile cycle challenge throughout Aberdeenshire and Moray, cycling 92 very hilly miles on Saturday 25th and 82 only slightly less hilly but still challenging miles on Sunday 26th. Mike has suggested I round this up to 200 miles by cycling to and from the event, but I told him to get on his bike! H2M xx

In keeping with Ride the North's ethos of working with charities who are active in the local area and who serve the community that support the event, I have decided to try and raise funds for the young through to the young at heart organisations of Rothienorman. Namely: Rothienorman Village Hall; Community Association; SWI; Toddlers; Pre School; PPG, Church; Rainbows; Brownies; Cubs and Scouts; Table Tennis and Rothie Rovers Football Club. All of whom will be helping to provide the 900+ cyclists with refreshments and a comfort break during the event.

If you would like to help me support these groups, please make your donation and know that it will be put to good use to keep our community vibrant and active. Thank you very much. Now I had better get on my bike and get pedaling.