I'm cycling from Sea to Sea with a bunch of other middle aged idiots from May 12th to 14th. It's 140 miles in three days from Whitehaven in Cumbria to Newcastle in Geordieland.

I want to raise as much money as possible for the Meningitis Research Foundation. Meningitis and septicaemia are terrible diseases that can strike people of any age and kill in hours.

Many families including my own have been hit by them but this cycle ride was also inspired by one of my fellow riders' baby daughter being saved due to the research of the MRF and the fantastic treatment she recieved.

Please give generously and help us ensure there are more happy endings.

Thank you very much for your help.

Nigel