I took up cycling at the late age of 50 and joined Cycling UK. I still go cycling with my friends – but I am usually the last in the group. I am no sprinter, I am a long distance plodder. This will be an advantage because, at my age, I could not hope to set a speed record. I will be riding my old steel touring bike as I travel between the campsites or YHA hostels where I hope to stay. I have travelled extensively by bicycle in Europe and across America, so it will not be the first long cycle journey I have ever made.

If you would like to follow my journey, you can read more here - https://le-jog.co.uk

I am appalled by the stories of shocking abuse and cruelty to women and their children and because public services are insufficiently funded to help people in this predicament, the work of these charities is vitally important. Because of this, I want to raise money to help the women and children who need it most.