<p>I'm planning to cycle <strong>65 miles </strong>(about 105 kilometers) from London to Cambridge. This is the first time I do anything long distance. This is 9 times my familiar Montpellier - Palavas ride. I&rsquo;ll need a pretty good breakfast.</p> <p><br>To make it harder, I&rsquo;ll ride on a <strong>veteran single speed bicycle</strong>. Yes, only one gear... that&rsquo;s the challenge. Why do I call it a veteran bike? It was abducted from my estate last summer. The police recovered it a few days later after I spotted it on gumtree for a ransom. Many thanks to the Met burglary squad for their hard work.</p> <p><br>This is a fundraising challenge called the <strong>Big Green Bike Ride</strong>. I'm doing it for Friends of the Earth. They are active in 76 countries around the globe, coming up with practical solutions to environmental challenges. For a &pound;10 donation, &pound;8.50 will go to Friends of the Earth. The rest is invested in the ride, making it happen! Please give as much as you can. Thank you.</p> <p><br>Donating through JustGiving is simple and secure. They&rsquo;ll send your money directly to Friends of the Earth and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation. That way I raise more, while saving time and cutting costs for the charity. So please donate now to encourage me to start training.<br>Thank you.<br>Alex</p>