On 1st September, I’m cycling 230miles/370km (and climbing over 3,000m/10,000ft) from London to Manchester, in one day....or rather one-night. We set off from London at Midnight!

For the last 2 years, we've done the reverse, Manchester to London. This year, deciding that wasn't hard enough, the organisers have reversed the direction - so the hills are during the last 50 miles....and making us set off at midnight to make it just that little bit harder. 

The first year it took me 16hrs 34mins (and made me try to sit on my own testicles to ease the pain caused by sitting on my backside...and leaving me unable to sit comfortably for 4 days afterwards, with eschar/scabs in unmentionable places for a week after that)

Last year I took an hour and a half off that time, giving me a Top 10 place (out of 300) (and fewer scabs)

The Manchester to London has been the hardest day of cycling I have ever done. This year will be significantly harder.

But…..it’s for an equally huge cause. The ride is to raise awareness, and money for the Charity 'Ambitious about Autism'.

The day is designed to be the toughest day imaginable as an insight into how difficult Autism is to live with. Every day. Over 11% of children in the UK suffer with Autism, often seen as the silent disability. Social exclusion and greatly diminished academic achievement are only two of the issues children with Autism face.

Ambitious about Autism is charity supporting Children and Young People with Autism, helping them, providing life changing services as well as raising awareness and understanding. Their aim is to significantly reverse the negative life impact children with Autism suffer, and prepare them to live fulfilled, independent lives.

I have several friends with Autistic children, and my brother in law is likewise Autistic. We have seen first-hand how great the impact of this condition can be, and even more so, how much misunderstanding and ignorance there is.


I’m undertaking the task of spending 15+ hours in the saddle, the the middle of the night, to share that hardship for just one day, all I ask is that you make it worth it by making even a small donation towards this amazing, life changing charity.

Further information and updates, plus insight into my training and nutrition can be found here: http://www.Ldn2Mcr.com 

Thank you.