Thank you very much for your message of support and your contribution, they are much appreciated.

Well after 76 miles (I know it was supposed to be only 54 miles but nobody told me I had to cycle to Clapham Common and back!)

My legs ache (and other bits) but I am hugely elated especially after managing to cycle up Ditchling Beacon without getting off to walk. 
I have to thank my teammates who kept me going during the worst bits. 
Oh, and the young lady who passed me on an old "sit up and beg bike" complete with front basket and Primark slip on pumps, for all the world looking as though she was just off to the shops!!!!

I may not be sitting on a bike again for a few days but I still have an ear to ear grin.

best
paul