Hi everyone,

 Anyone who knows me, knows that I am competitive and love a challenge and what better that to ride the distance from Lands End to John O'Groats  - a distance of 874 miles between now and 2nd August. 

I'm doing this in memory of my mother-in-law, Jackie Armstrong, a lovely lady who passed away at Myton Hospice Coventry in 2011. The staff there are amazing and the charity is very close to our famly's heart.  

Please help us to raise £50,000 at this years Virtual Cycle Challenge!This will help ensure The Myton Hospices can continue to provide its services free of charge to people with a terminal or life limiting illness, and their families, when they need us most.This year they have to raise £9.2 million of the £12 million they need and cant do it without support from people like me and you. To reach their target of £50,000 they rely entirely on sponsorship. 

Have a look at the difference the money you raise will make: £50 covers the cost of two hours specialist nursing care£175 is the upkeep cost of our relatives accommodation for a week £460 will fund an inpatient bed for one day£2,000 would buy a patient specific recliner chair to enable patients to spend time out of bed. I'll send updates of my progress - thanks you so much for any contributions you can make to this marvellous charity!

Thanks, Al