When we heard Chris Hoy had created a bike ride called the "tour de 4" to shine a spotlight on what a stage 4 cancer diagnosis can look like and demonstrate that it is possible to live well and lead a happy life alongside this devastating diagnosis we knew it was something we wanted to be a part of. David opted for the longest route so we're cycling 56km and I can't imagine in Glasgow it's going to be that flat.

The trickiest part is done, we have sorted out the childcare (Lily is thankfully not joining the ride) and the train. Now I (Katie) need to find a bike, book the hotel and get some training in and start the fundraising.

We're raising money for two amazing Melanoma charities.

Melanoma UK (patient support and advocacy group) and

Melanoma Focus (provide information, guidance and support for patients, carers and healthcare professionals).

So you have a little idea of where your money would go:

MELANOMA UK:

£10 could fund 3 skin cancer self-check cards to help people spot changes early.

£20 could fund an online accredited training course for beauticians and therapists to recognise warning signs.

£50 could fund a skin safety awareness talk to local groups, spreading vital knowledge.

£100 could help towards the cost of a mole mapping clinic, offering professional skin checks.

Donations to Melanoma UK also help us to invest in larger projects such as funding research.

MELANOMA FOCUS:

£10 could help fund melanoma information resources such as melanoma awareness and treatment options

£30 could help fund our specialist nurses time to give melanoma patients, their families and the general public the support they need through our helpline

£50 could support vital research into Melanoma

Thank you, thank you, thank you.