Oh, Ditchling Beacon!

It’s beaten me the last 2 years and I’m damned if it will again.

2011 I was so knackered I got about 12 feet up it; 2012 I got about half way up before I had to get off and push. I don’t think the 800m to go sign helped much!

This year I’m 2 stone lighter, which is less than my new bike weighs, and I’ve been doing spinning classes in the gym all winter.  I must have a good chance this year!

Enough about me though. You don't need me to scare you about how important hearts are, even to health and safety professionals, so please dig deep and donate to a charity that does great work year on year.