<p>Five ladies have been planning this challenge for a few months now after the success of our hubbies last year!</p> <p>In March 2012 Iain lost a friend, Steve McVicar, from Newcastle University to cancer after a most courageous battle. After being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in May 2011 he began a long period of treatment from September 2011. His regular blogs posted on www.caringbridge.co.uk kept us all informed of his progress along with an insight into his unbelieveable strength and determination.</p> <p>Steve leaves behind his amazing wife Lisa and incredible son Graham, who have been at Steve's side throughout and have tackled each stage of his treatment with incredible courage.</p> <p>Steve spent his last few days at St Cuthbert's Hospice, where they helped the whole family cope with those heart-wrenching times. Steve himself expressed a wish that if anyone did anything for charity, that this would be a most worthy cause.</p> <p>So please support me (and my lycra-clad legs) on this new challenge for me - two wheels is quite a change from two legs!</p> <p>Thank you so much.</p> <p>Lots of love, Jo x</p>