In January 2023 the combination of the ever-increasing care needs for my elderly parents, keeping my business going as we face a recession and then being mugged whilst riding my Brompton bike in London has been a challenge to my resilience.

The mugging incident made me feel fearful for the first time about riding my bike and I just stopped for a few weeks. I am slowly getting back and am determined to get back to my happy place whilst cycling. I choose this challenge as it will be a challenge - in the last 2 months I have cycled less than the mileage I will have to do over 2 days! The event is also raising funds for a service that supports, advocates and encourages families and young people with all kinds of disabilities.

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