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I am taking part in the Maggies Monster Bike and Hike 2013 for the second year in a row. As many of you will know I took part, and finished the Silver challenge last year in memory of Brian McGrath, my best friend who sadly lost his five year battle with cancer in December 2011. Our 2011 Team of six, organised by Brian’s wife Kirsty , completed the 30 mile cycle and a 25 mile hike reasonably well intact with sore legs and a few blisters but a Silver medal proudly held high !

This year I have teamed up with friends and colleagues from SKM to undertaken the Gold challenge which is a 30 mile cycle and a 41 mile walk. Our Gold Team, Mud Sweat and Beers was originally made up of four intrepid bike and hikers, Alan, Doug, Neil and myself. Unfortunately Alan was diagnosed with a sarcoma in Feb 2013 and had to withdraw from the Team while he concentrates on getting better.

The challenges we will face on the Monster Bike and Hike 2013 are nothing compared to what the people we know have gone through. I have been so inspired by Brian, his friendship and his lust for life and the great person he was. Alan has been a force to be reckoned with and his determination and inner strength is amazing . I am sure Team Mud Sweat and Beers can complete the Gold Maggies Monster Bike and Hike. Hopefully we can raise a load of money and support Maggies to help people fight their battles with cancer.

If you can, Team Mud Sweat and Beers would really appreciate your help by donating as much as you can.

Thanks so much.

Duncan