A shared love of mountain biking - and cycling in general - has allowed me to forge a close friendship with a local 16 year old lad. Over the last 7 years we have shared kit, repaired bikes and traded coaching skills. I have learnt a lot from him.

I cannot pedal this young man through his recent bone cancer diagnosis, but I can fundraise for Teenage Cancer Trust - the charity his family describe as, 'the glue that hold us together' as they navigate through hospital appointments, treatment and specialist advice tailored to a young person's world.

To coincide with The Tour de France 2024, I will push my older body through a series of road and off-road cycle challenges with the aim of raising a minimum of £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. Feel free to track my progress, but most importantly please sponsor me to stay on my bike.