I'm Andy Mason has and I'm challenging myself with an Epic 1000 mile ride over 7 days (including a 200 mile leg in 24 hours) from my home in Shirebrook to San Sebastian in northern Spain.

I am riding to raise money for the Central Notts branch of Mind, the mental health charity. This charity is particularly close to me after I sadly lost my son in 2007 through depression, an illness that Mind help diagnose and support sufferers through.

I will be supported along parts of his journey by fellow Bolsover & District Cycling Club member Tony Patterson and Paul Brown, with Paul Sewell providing back up as the "broom wagon".

You will be able to support my fundraising quest by donating through Justgiving.com here