Six months ago, I received a phone call inviting me to take part in the inaugural Weekend Warrior — a three-day Arctic Fat Bike challenge set in some of the coldest, toughest, and most breathtaking terrain in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

In March 2026, I’ll be riding over 300 miles across frozen rivers, remote highways, and vast snow-covered wilderness. There will be no support vehicles and no cosy checkpoints — everything I need to complete the race will be carried on my bike. In temperatures where the only real warmth comes from constant movement, the only option is forward.

It’s short in days, but enormous in distance, exposure, and challenge.

I set off on 19th March 2026. I am incredibly excited… and, if I’m honest, slightly nervous too — I’ve never ridden a fat bike in the snow before. But growth comes from stepping beyond what feels comfortable.

Throughout this challenge, I’ll be raising money for Marie Curie, a charity that means so much to me and my family. They cared for both my father and my brother-in-law in their final days. The compassion, dignity, and support they gave them made an immeasurable difference during one of the hardest times of our lives. They helped make their final days more peaceful, and I will always be deeply grateful — my brother-in-law was only 49.

Marie Curie provides vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and for their families too. Their incredible nurses and healthcare professionals bring comfort, dignity, and compassion when it’s needed most — whether in a patient’s own home or within one of Marie Curie’s hospices across the UK.

Beyond their hands-on care, Marie Curie also offers emotional support, bereavement counselling, and practical advice, helping families navigate one of the most difficult times in life. They ensure that no one has to face the end of life alone, giving people the chance to spend precious moments with loved ones in peace and comfort.

Thank you for your amazing support.