Buoyed up by that result, this year I've upped the stakes a little.... I am going to cycle 180 miles from London to Paris over 3 days, setting off on Friday 17th July. So, at £116 a mile, that should be, er, *whips out calculator* £21,000 - piece of cake! ;) (Actually, I will be happy enough to raise a grand but if it goes over that, even better!)

I have paid the full cost of the trip, so all of whatever you kindly give, plus the Gift Aid tax bit, will go straight to Save The Children. As I'm sure you know, they help and speak up for children worldwide, whether they are caught up in poverty, natural disasters, or conflicts.

Thanks for reading, and please wish me and my bum the best of luck. If you would like to stump up some cash, you can either do so right now to egg me on, or if you're old-skool and miss the days of sponsorship forms, you can donate after I've done the ride - this page will stay up till October .

David