I’ll be taking on the Rival Ride – a two-day cycle from Franklin’s Gardens to The Stoop, alongside supporters of Harlequins and Northampton Saints.

Now, full transparency… I am a bigger bloke.

And “long-distance cyclist” is not currently on my CV.

So naturally, I thought signing up for a two-day bike ride would be a great idea 😅

In all seriousness, I’m doing it to support the The Harlequins Foundation , which does brilliant work using sport to help young people and communities who need it most so it’s a cause well worth the sore legs that are definitely coming.

Training has started (pray for my knees), and I’d love a few others to get involved whether that’s joining the ride, donating, or just checking in when I start questioning my choices halfway up a hill.