Hi folks,

Sorry, it's that time of year again ... the annual charity bike ride takes place on 12 May and I will be riding the 110 miles from Cardiff to Tenby (a gruelling 13 hours of hilly cycling) to raise money for the following four charities:

- RNLI

- Cancer Research UK

- British Heart Foundation

- Stroke Association

I'm also raising money for my local church - Our Lady and St Michael's, Abergavenny. A community who have supported my long-term recovery.

The RNLI - you never know when you might need them!

Cancer Research UK - I have two close friends who need as much support as possible to access the treatment they need.

British Heart Foundation - you just never know.

Stroke Association - to fund research into preventative measures / cures. I'm now coming up for 7 years post stroke, and with intense physio I'm now confident to walk short distances inside only, but very little progress walking outside or longer distances without the use of lots of support.