This year I have decided to push myself and take part in the London to Brighton off road bike ride on September 20th...which basically is a challenging 75 mile route, mixing cycle paths, single track cycling and forest paths and is almost entirely off road, a proper endurance test! I am raising money on behalf of two charities...

The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society... a charity close to my heart. Having been diagnosed with 'AS' in 2005 it is something I've had to to come to terms, and learn to live with. Luckily thanks to some disease modifying medication, I can happily live a normal active life...and by doing this not only am I helping my body I'm giving something back.

The British Heart Foundation as they are a great charity and the ones organising this fantastic event.