<p>Hi! Fancy seeing you here!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, seeing as you're passing through, why don't you sponsor me?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I've foolishly agreed to cycle the 54 miles from London to Brighton on 11 September, but the good news is that I'm doing it for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, it's easy to question the Royal Marsden's fundraising strategy since it seems to&nbsp;depend on fat men cycling long distances. If it was up to me, I'd have released a charity single or got Lenny Henry involved somewhere. People love that guy and his budget hotels.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>But anyway, ignore all that for now and think about the value of even just&nbsp;a few quid to the Royal Marsden.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>From your point of view, you're donating to a worthwhile and important cause. From my point of view, the more money I raise, the guiltier I'll feel for quitting after five miles and taking a train for the rest of the journey. Let's not let that happen, folks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>All your contributions are appreciated, as is any sympathy for aching bones and other bits when it's all finished.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for visiting,</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>John</p>