Now I'm 40, I've decided it is time for a new challenge, so I have agreed to join my cousin Ian in riding from John O'Groats to Lands End - 1050 miles / 1700km - in 11 days. I'm doing this in memory of my uncle Chas Beasant (Ian's dad).

Some of you may have been good enough to sponsor me in 2013 when I did Ride London, a 100 mile ride. This time around, we'll be doing between 80 and 120 miles a day for 11 straight days, largely riding on our own or with one or two friends, carrying our own kit much of the way and making all our own arrangements. It will certainly be a big challenge.

We're hoping to raise lots of money for Cransley Hospice who were there for my uncle and family when they most needed them.

Like many hospices they need donations to help fund the amazing work they do for patients with life limiting illness and so any little help would be amazing. 

Simon

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