Hello to all my friends, family and others!

As you are well aware, I have no shyness in asking all you lovely people for money to support our wonderful charities, so I make no apologies in asking you to please dig deep for this year's epic pedal across France.

Sadly, my desire to ride the full distance is limited by the amount of time I can stay in the saddle, but I shall give it a jolly good go, as ever.

As most of you know, my charity, Marjorie McClure School is very special to me, so I feel proud wearing both hats when I ride for O2e, as a fundraiser and a charity sponsor.

I know times are tough, but the charities we support need every penny that we can raise to help the lives of children with disabilities and life limiting conditions, so thanks in advance for your generosity!

Andrew x

O2e’s 16th annual 250 mile cycling challenge is a two and a half-day ride from Dunkirk to one of Northern France’s most beautiful seaside resorts – Le Touquet Paris-Plage.

This year, once again, we are offering shorter distances for those wishing to challenge themselves but not quite ready for the heavy 100 miles in a day, but still achieving a hefty 50 to 60 miles in a day.

All riders and support are self-funded, the whole entry fee goes towards the cost of the trip, therefore, every penny raised through sponsorship goes directly to this years nominated children's charities:

CASPA, Taylor Made Dreams, Freddie Farmer Foundation, PACE, Marjorie McClure, ELHAP, SPARKLE, St Elizabeth's.

On behalf of all this year's charities who support those children with life limiting illnesses, and disabled children we thank you.