In the summer of 2025, I’ll embark on an extraordinary challenge: cycling The Route, where a team of female amateur cyclists will conquer every stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (TdFFAZ), just one day ahead of the professionals.

This epic journey isn’t just about pushing physical limits—it’s about making a difference. Every pound raised will go directly to Cure Leukaemia, the official UK charity partner of the TdFFAZ. These funds will support the revolutionary ATICUS Network, breaking barriers in clinical trial access for children battling blood cancer and bringing hope to families across the UK.

Many years ago, I fell in love with watching the Tour de France and more recently the Tour de France Femmes. I was inspired by the tenacity and athleticism of the riders, the camaraderie and spirit of the people who dotted the route to champion on their favorite cyclists, and the beautiful countryside of France. I always wondered what it would be like to experience first-hand the world’s most prestigious bike race. A few years ago, I was presented with an opportunity to actualize those dreams, and I began my training.

In June 2025, I will be tackling The Route on behalf of Cure Leukemia, alongside 12 female amateur cyclists as we look to complete the full Tour de France Femmes route one day ahead of the professionals. Kicking off in Lille, France, The Route will cover 9 demanding stages and 1165 km of the Tour de France Femmes route—one of the toughest sporting challenges in the world.

Participating in this meaningful journey is deeply personal for me, inspired by my experiences with loved ones who have faced cancer. In 1990, I lost my Aunt Debbie, after a brief but fierce battle with breast cancer; she was only 37. A few short years later, my father, only 54, succumbed to colon cancer. Three years ago, I faced the heartbreak of losing my mother after a brief five-month fight against gallbladder cancer. I ride in their memory, as well as for friends who have endured the unimaginable loss of children, and for those currently fighting against leukemia. Each mile is a tribute to their strength and resilience.

I hold onto the hope that one day we will find a cure for all forms of cancer. I’m reaching out for your support in this important fight—please consider donating to Cure Leukemia. Your generosity can bring hope and healing to those affected and honor the memories of those we've lost.