I am joining a wonderful team of volunteers from the world of pubs & hospitality in attempting to ride over 450km from the west to east coast of Sri Lanka. We will take on tricky terrain and long distances for 'Pedalling For Pubs 2023' to raise money and awareness for two great charities, 'The Licensed Trade Charity' and 'Only a Pavement Away', both of whom support people who work in the pub & hospitality industry but have fallen on hard times.

My attempt to join the inaugural ride in 2022 was thwarted by a health issue, so I am extra determined to participate this year. I will be doubling down in 2023 as I have also signed up to run the New York Marathon in November. I won't be fundraising again for that event so feel free to dig a little deeper this time! All of the money raised will go to these 2 important charities, so any donations, however large or small, will be massively appreciated. That said, some others have got in before me so please don't feel obliged to sponsor me if you have already supported any of my teammates.