As many as 4.9 million people are living with diabetes in the UK right now, and my dad's one of them. Dad also happens to live in Brighton while I am based in London, and this year's London to Brighton bike ride takes place on Father's Day, so it seemed like a no-brainer to give it a go and raise money for Diabetes UK.

A big thank you to Clive and Rob for dragging me out to train, otherwise I would be trying to do this with 0 prep. I'm just hoping to finish before it gets dark, and I fully intend on walking up the hills and freewheeling down.

Diabetes UK is the charity leading the fight against the UK's devastating and fastest growing health crisis, working to create a world where diabetes can do no harm. Its a fight that involves all of us sharing knowledge and taking diabetes on together. So let's get behind them!