Ryder Architecture is celebrating 60 years of leading architectural design with a host of fundraising activity throughout the year to give something back to the communities it works in.

This summer, I will be one of a team of 10 Ryder cyclists taking on a challenging 820 mile ride linking our four UK offices. Starting on 11 June, we will leave Glasgow and head through the hills for Liverpool and then on to London where we will visit Ryder's 60th celebration exhibition on display in the Building Centre that month. Our final leg is a four day journey north to Cooper's Studios in Newcastle, for a beer, a rest and some soothing cream after 10 consecutive 80+ mile days in the saddle.

This is a big challenge and I would really appreciate your support by making a donation to The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, one of Ryder's eight nominated charities for our anniversary year, and my designated team charity.