LEATHER MAN TO LYCRA MAN!

Well, I did it and thank you all for your most valuable support! The Rainy Day Trust I know, are very appreciative of this.

Yes, Sunday June 16th saw me pitching up at London's Clapham Common ready for the big 'off' heading for Brighton's seafront on Madeira Drive. Me and 28,500 of my closest friends although, not all at once you understand.

With staggered time departures, I had an early one at 6.30am which, suited me fine. Much later than that then the roads get extremely congested.

With dayglo Lycra everywhere - that included me - the weather was just perfect although, rain was forecast for a little later in the day. It was overcast at about 17 degrees which, was just right. 

I was riding in a group and we were trying to stick together but, it's pretty difficult with those kind of numbers involved. We inevitably split up which enabled me to power on to the finish line 54 miles away.

It was gently raining on my arrival in Brighton but still, the crowds were out in force welcoming you in in a truly festival / carnival atmosphere.

So, I collected my finishing medal and had the warm glow in knowing that we've raised a fair amount of dosh for the Rainy Day Trust too!

If you're reading this and haven't supported the Rainy Day Trust through my efforts, then it's still not too late. Just click the 'Donate' button on this page and you'll be off. It's easy and doesn't take long. 

On behalf of the Rainy Day Trust, thank you in advance for your support.

Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Best

Paul