Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.  This is the modern way to donate to charities and in this case to the Prince's Trust.  If you make a donation, your money will go directly to the charity so it's a very efficient way to help.

On 6th of October 2017 I lost two lobes of my right lung to a Carcinoid tumour.  I was encouraged to use an exercise bike only 36 hours after my surgery.  I tried hard to use an exercise bike at home but I couldn't really use it for months.  On New Year's Day 2018 I pulled my old steel bike out of the shed and started to ride on the roads.  It snowed and I found it really difficult but persevered and rode for health reasons whilst also fundraising as an ex firefighter, for the fire charity.

In 2018 I rode over 1,800 miles raising over £1,800 for the Fire Fighters Charity.  This year I also raised over £400 for Winton Bear Foundation for the welfare of bears through my cycling.  I realise that I am very privileged in many ways and I've decided to try to set an example to our younger generation by riding with them in a cycling event for a very worthwhile cause.  Now I am over 65 I have allowed myself a slightly lighter bike but my legs get older and hills seem to be always uphill,  steep and into wind and October could be very cold and wet!

I chose the shorter route so that I might actually enjoy this one more than I would if I was being severely challenged.  It could be good!!