In October 2013 Amy and I are going to spend one month in Watamu, Kenya, volunteering at the Happy House. The Happy House is a school and residential home which provides a wonderful start in life for children without a stable family.

In order to raise much needed funds for the Happy House, I have decided to take on my toughest cycling challenge to date - riding the etape du tour 2013. This year the etape is in the alps, starting in Annecy and finishing at the top of the HC categorised Semnoz mountain. In total I cycle 120km and climb 3,600m.

I will do this in the knowledge that every penny raised will go to making the lives of the children of Watamu that little bit better. The ethos of Happy House is to provide the children with love and care that every child deserves but so many do not get.

Thank you so much for your donations!!