Earlier this year my good friend Jacqui said ‘let’s do the Palace to Palace bike ride’ I obviously said ‘yes that’s a fabulous idea’ ... Clearly, memories of gruelling training, aching bones and lack of sleep from the previous two years 15 and 26 mile night walks had completely faded!

I mean, I’ve been on a bike before ... attaining my cycling proficiency badge! ... granted that was 40 years ago and I didn’t yet have a bike, but how hard could 45 miles be?!

So I’ve bought a bike and some Lycra and at 7am on 6th October I am cycling 45miles in aid of The Princes Trust, raising money to help transform the lives of young people.

I am very grateful for my upbringing and the career opportunities I’ve had ... not all young people are so lucky.

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