Later this year I'm turning 50 and to mark this occasion I've decided - in a probably futile event to convince myself I'm still young and fit - to cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End.

A Starting Block is the person, place or moment that inspired you to become who you are today. Not every young person has the opportunity or inspiration to unlock their potential and find their Starting Block in life.

I'm really pleased that two of my Starting Blocks in life have agreed to join me on this 1,000 mile plus journey. My current life partner Justine and big brother Neal will be joining me on this epic journey and no doubt on a wet and windy day reminding me this was all my idea!

I'm taking part in the Starting Blocks Challenge to help Dame Kelly Holmes Trust change what's possible for those young people who are facing challenges in their everyday lives.

The Trust works with world-class athletes who use their experience at the highest levels of sport to mentor young people. Over the next ten years the Trust aims to support 10,000 young people through programmes designed to improve their wellbeing, help them build healthy relationships and establish the confidence, self-esteem and resilience they need to achieve in education, work and life.

Please sponsor me on my challenge and join me in supporting the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.