I am now halfway through riding all 21 stages of The Tour 21 in support of Cure Leukaemia, alongside a team of dedicated amateur cyclists. Together, we are taking on the entire Tour de France route — one week ahead of the professionals.

Starting in Barcelona, The Tour 21 sees us tackle all 21 gruelling stages and approximately 3,500km across June and July. It is one of the toughest endurance challenges in sport, and we are doing it to help fund vital clinical trials for blood cancer patients around the world.

Cycling has always been a major part of my life. I have long followed the Tour de France and admired those who push themselves to achieve extraordinary goals. However, my own journey took an unexpected turn last year when I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia following routine blood tests ahead of a planned hip replacement operation.

The diagnosis was a wake-up call and sparked a determination to make a difference. Thankfully, my delayed hip replacement was ultimately a success, and I now see The Tour 21 as the perfect opportunity to combine my passion for cycling with supporting a cause that is deeply personal to me.

This challenge is about far more than personal achievement. It is about helping to fund pioneering research and treatment development that can change lives. By raising awareness of blood cancer while cycling 3,500km across France in just 21 days, I hope to inspire others to support this fight and help bring hope to patients and families affected by the disease.

Today, I am asking for your support. My goal is to raise £30,000 to help fund these vital clinical trials and accelerate progress towards better treatments and outcomes for blood cancer patients. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can give.

P.S. Every participant covers 100% of their own costs to take part in The Tour 21. Every penny donated goes directly to Cure Leukaemia — you are supporting life-saving research, not funding my trip around France for three weeks!