10 years ago I was part of a team of 16 very amateur riders who cycled 80 miles a day from Blackpool Tower to the Eiffel Tower for charity. We weren’t fit enough, it hurt, but we made it. We have completed 3 more similar rides: Paris to Nice, Zurich to Zeebrugge and Battlefields and Beaches…raising thousands of pounds for good causes on the way.

This year is 10 years since it all started…so we are going again.

Unfortunately, as many of you know, I’ve been quite ill this year with an Auto-Immune disease called Wegeners Granulomatosis. I won’t be riding; but instead I’ll be with our trusted van driver Matt Barrow, providing support.

We are riding this year for the Aspergillosis Trust…please give generously as you always have before!

Thank you all so much for donating what you can afford no matter how big or small!

Richard x

The vision of Aspergillosis Trust is to achieve the best outcomes for all aspergillosis patients, until such time as a cure can be found. We have an aspiration to support research into the disease and mycology generally that can help improve health outcomes for patients. We will work towards this by:

Raising awareness of aspergillosis amongst the general public.

Finding ways to ensure patients get the best possible information to help them manage the illness.

Increase the understanding of the condition amongst medical professionals.