My name is Jon Sidwell, I am 23, and come from Chepstow in South Wales. 

On September 1st I will be cycling from Reading to Chepstow along the Kennet and Avon cycle route.

I am doing this for the personal challenge but also to help raise funds and awareness for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. I chose this particular charity as my Grandad suffered with MND in his latter years.

I plan to take 3 days for the trip which I estimate will be 115 miles, with planned stops in Devizes and Bath along the way. I have only really got into cycling this Summer, so this trip will be a pretty big test for me.

You can follow my progress on twitter by going to www.twitter.com/Jons_Cycle4MND

Many thanks to anyone who donates, it is very much appreciated.

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So please donate as much as you are able to, Cheers! Jon.