As for everyone of us, last few years have been hard under the pandemic.  I had to constantly juggle between the expectations of a rewarding but demanding  job and of raising 2 young adorable kids ( my son Oscar was born in the first month of the lockdown) while being away from our families.

Last fall, while we were finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I wanted to find myself a new challenge outside of work to break the routine and test my limits. Growing up in the French alps, I have always been drawn to Cycling and the Tour de France. So when my parents told me they were considering doing this year edition of the Tour de France amateur race finishing in iconic Alpe d'huez, I could not resist signing up to the challenge.

When I signed up, I had not touched a bike in a few years and did not even have a bike with me in London, which is not exactly a place famous for big climbs. It didn't matter, I knew that with hard work, dedication and a very supportive wife, I could do it. I bought myself  a bike and a turbo trainer, signed up on Zwift and started  to gradually increase my training over the last 4 months. Let's be honest, it is very hard, there are times when you simply want to give up and I know I will probably go through hell on July 10th. 

But this is a drop in the ocean compared to what Oncology patients have to endured every day - in this daily fight, giving up is not an option and this is the kind of spirit that I guided me over my training and which will guide me over the mountains.

We have all been personally affected, directly or indirectly by Cancer in our lives and I am proud to associate my efforts on the bike to the fight against this terrible disease.

Thank you in advance for your contributions - I pledge to give another £200 if my fundraising goal is met and if I finish the race - which I will!