To all my friends and family,

its been 2 years since my introduction to long distance cycling for charity, and with itchy feet and the need to do something productive again, I really thought it was time to put all that spare time and energy (ho ho!!) into another big challenge. 

This time I am raising money for bowel cancer research at St Marks Hospital Foundation in Harrow, London. This is very much at the forefront of clinical research into bowel cancer,  some statistics of which are below - they're pretty grim and speak for themselves.  I have personally seen the tragic impact of this disease on three lovely ladies I see every day at their cafe in Crickhowell. Their 17 year old nephew died last year from bowel cancer. A life too young to be lost, and with unimaginable pain for his family. 

Research and early diagnosis is key to beating this disease and essential to help save lives.

So basically, it could affect any of us, or our friends. Please donate what you can and I promise I will pedal my guts out in response!

Thankyou so much.

Sophie xxx