I took up cycling at the late age of 50 and joined Cycling UK. I still go cycling with my friends – but I am usually the last in the group. I am no sprinter, I am a long distance  plodder. This will be an advantage because, at my age, I could not hope to set a speed record. I will be riding my old steel touring bike as I travel between the campsites or YHA hostels where I hope to stay. I have travelled extensively by bicycle in Europe and across America, so it will not be the first long cycle journey I have ever made.

If you would like to follow my journey, you can read more here - https://le-jog.co.uk

I am appalled by the stories of shocking abuse and cruelty to women and their children and because public services are insufficiently funded to help people in this predicament, the work of these charities is vitally important.  Because of this, I want to raise money to help the women and children who need it most.

One woman in four will experience domestic violence at some point in her lifetime and two women are killed each week in England and Wales by a current or former partner. Refuge supports around 6,000 women & children on any given day, experiencing domestic and sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, stalking, trafficking, prostitution & so-called ‘honour’ based violence.By kindly sponsoring me today you are helping to save and change the lives of thousands of women and children escaping domestic violence.Thank you.