In November 2019, Julia Taylor was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

To show our support and to raise awareness and vital funds to find a cure for this awful disease, we have decided to complete a cycling challenge throughout the month of June in aid of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation.

Former Liverpool, Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers footballer Stephen Darby and close friend and British Forces Veteran Chris Rimmer have partnered together to launch the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation.

Stephen and Chris both have Motor Neurone Disease and have created a Foundation to create awareness of MND, to fund and assist research into the illness with the quest of finding a cure for the illness, to raise funds and offer grants to those with MND, as well as creating a network to help provide information and emotional support network for those diagnosed with the disease.

Ed Harper, Jez Sheppard, Tom Outram, Ben Stacey, Luke Taylor and Wills Taylor will collectively take on the challenge of riding 2502km (417km each) within the month of June.This is the same as riding from London - Cardiff - Edinburgh - Belfast and back.

As non-cyclists this may prove to be an interesting feat causing us considerable soreness and discomfort. Such a small price to pay to be able to support the amazing work of the Foundation.

We thank you for taking the time to read our story and if you can donate to this amazing cause we truly appreciate your generosity.