I was very fortunate in my early years to have a number of people that had a very positive impact on me. Those people made important interventions to help me redirect my life. Avoided making some bad choices, walking away from major negative equity, crossing legal boundaries & taking shortcuts.

I am acutely aware that many young people don't have those positive role models & that is why I have passionately supported the Princes trust over the past 2 decades. Delighted to be raising money on this ride.

Feeling quite apprehensive as this is the furthest distance I've ever written in a day