I think pretty much everyone has a story about how cancer has affected their friends, their family and themselves. I know people who have fought and won their battle, those who are in their battle and those who have sadly passed away. By taking part in this bike ride, I hope to help others and I am more determined then ever to do my best to achieve this goal.

It was my mum who approached me about doing this ride for Women V Cancer and I wanted to do it straight away. Last year, she went on a fundraising bike ride from Vietnam to Cambodia to raise money for women's cancer research. Seeing her train and complete such an amazing feat has inspired me to do this 100km and I will be doing it alongside my sister, my brother's girlfriend and my mum - the dream team!

I would be extremely grateful if you are able to spare any money, big or small, to support three fantastic charities: Breast Cancer Care, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action and the amazing things they are doing to combat cancer.

Thank you!!