Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Having never ridden a bike in anger before, I thought jumping feet first into the fire, riding one of the toughest sportives was a great way to get an introduction to the sport.  ( https://www.dragonride.co.uk )

For those that don't know, my daughter Maddie has recently been diagnosed with autism. It took a while for that, but the doors to the help she needs are now open. There are many kids like her, with families like ours, who otherwise appear normal ('normal'? What even is that?) but wrestle with the difficulties of the condition underneath. I don't expect everyone to suddenly gain an understanding overnight, but I will be bugging you all on behalf of this fantastic charity that supports people with autism and their families as a way to support me in my tribulation.

Yes, I've got the padded shorts. Yes, I've got the sudocrem. Yes, I've roped in a couple of suckers to suffer with me. Now I just need the overwhelming motivation to push myself up the Devil's Elbow that only your gracious donation can provide. 

Many thanks!

Mike

'What have I done. What have I done...'  

- Mike after signing up for the Dragon Ride. Circa 2022

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