On Tuesday 6th July - I will be one of nine men from 38 to 68 years old cycling 380 miles over five days. We will be stopping at UK landmarks - Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Cheddar Gorge, Bath Spa and Malvern Hills in a loop back to Northampton.

The training has been tough but really enjoyable and certainly, not just for me, has provided some sort of focus and purpose over the last six months.

Following a post training ride refreshment, there was a conversation that, in spite of the various fundraising efforts we have been involved in over the last three years.. it would be really nice to raise any amount of money for charities that are close to our heart or very prevalent locally.

So - with absolutely no pressure at all we invite you to, if you feel you can, donate a couple of quid so we can celebrate a good achievement by splitting any proceeds to the following charities

SANDS - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (UK)

Home-Start Northampton

Niamh’s Next Step

The Air Ambulance Service

BacZac His Legacy