Like all great ideas, our plan was borne of drink and sport. In this case, a happy afternoon at Lord's. Over the course of a few (several) drinks and a lot of sunshine, talk wandered back to (the other) Brian's cycling past and we all discussed what jolly good fun it must be to do a long ride, like, say Land's End to John o'Groats (the length of the British Isles).

The day drained away and we all thought no more of it (indeed some of us forgot the conversation ever happened), but little did we know that a few months later, Brian U would call our bluff and start making plans for the grand bike ride.

We have, willingly or otherwise, agreed to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats, for little other reason that it's there and it seemed like a good idea at the time.

Having not ridden a bike (outside of a gym) for nearly half of a lifetime, this is going to be an interesting challenge. Particularly because, as you know, I possess all the coordination and dexterity of a giraffe on an ice-rink.

Although our ride is purely a social challenge, (and also, seemingly, for the fun and amusement of or friends and colleagues) it would be daft to miss the chance to raise money for a good cause. Therefore we have all chosen a charity and are gladly welcoming donations.

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