2023 is a landmark birthday, so to 'celebrate' I'm attempting to ride one of the toughest one-day cycle events in the world - the Maratona Dles Dolomites.

It's massive. Seven mountain passes and basically no flat bits in searing heat.

The event lets you choose a shorter and slightly more sensible version on the day but I'm pledging to do the long one if I hit my fundraising target.

So pitch in some pennies, help make my day traumatic and help My Name'5 Doddie Foundation find a cure to the horribly cruel disease of MND.

You can find out more about their excellent work here: myname5doddie.co.uk 

Thanks.

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