I'm raising money for Samaritans this year by committing to a 100 mile ride around London and Surrey. I've only been riding since August 2015 and want a challenge, and #TeamSamaritans have been kind enough to grant me a place after I chose to raise funds for them.

Samaritans have been there for my friends and loved ones during some dark and crappy times. With trained, compassionate staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, I think it's a worthy cause to train and raise some money for.

I have set myself an ambitious time goal in which to complete the sportive, and any donations for the cause will go a long way to help keep me motivated and smash those 100 miles.

Don't forget to add GiftAid to your donation - and for the self employed you can offset your charitable donations against your tax - so the money goes to the charity, not the tax man!

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