In 2016 I lost my Mum to Cancer.  I am devastated at the loss but determined to channel my sadness into something far more positive. 

I am combining this with a personal goal to lose over 4 stone during my training (Mum always liked it when I was thinner!) and at 22.5st - There is no time like the present to commit to a healthier lifestyle.

I've been running a hotel with my wife for the last 13 years and I have had every excuse NOT to be able to do anything like this before.  So as the hotel is now sold, I have no excuses left! and I am self funding this trip to Vietnam - So every penny I raise will go towards the incredible work of The Art for Cure Charity. Raising money for national breast cancer research and supporting breast cancer services in East Anglia.

Cycling for 9 days, we will cover 450km in 85% humidity and for those that know me, this will be a  huge challenge!

I am also indebted to my new employer, Staylists.com, for giving me the time to do this as well. 

So, the training has begun, I'm a stone lighter already and I have Lycra (padded) shorts!  I'm sure Mum is laughing her head off up there - and supporting me every step of the way. xx

So please dig deep, I'm calling in my favours! You know who you are!

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