Jack has been thinking about this challenge for a year, and has decided to go ahead this summer with cycling from London to Paris. The cycle is 250 miles over 5 days, with his mum riding alongside him following the Avenue Verte (https://www.avenuevertelondonparis.co.uk/) route.

Training has included a 50-mile round trip from Exmouth to Dawlish via Exeter and back, as well as tackling the tough, hilly terrain of far west Cornwall.

Jack wanted the trip to count for more than just his own achievement, so he's chosen to raise money for Charlie's Beach School, a charity set up in memory of Charlie, a member of Jack's year group who sadly passed away a few years ago. The charity runs free beach school sessions in Exmouth, giving local and visiting children fun, hands-on access to the beach and seaside. Jack didn't know Charlie directly, but he later followed in his footsteps at St Peter's School and Exmouth Rugby Club, where Charlie's memory continues to live on.

Please donate towards Jack's challenge for this very worthwhile cause, and offer your support by sending video messages and motivation songs for our playlist for the week of 23rd August 2026.