What the HELL is this all about then ?

I'll tell you what its all about ...

Its about me, my love for cycling and my need to challenge myself while at the same time making a large sum of cash for a very worthwhile charity ...

I am sat at work one day and my colleague and friend receives an e-mail inviting him to register to a London to Paris bike ride ... It read as follows:

Does the idea of cycling through tranquil villages and peaceful countryside roads of France and England appeal to you? Then Kidney Research UK’s London-Paris Cycle Challenge is for you!

Covering almost 300 miles over 4 days and 3 nights, the route passes through breathtaking scenery, picturesque villages and historic towns. There is ample opportunity to take a break and sample local hospitality and superb French cuisine. Enjoy the final day relaxing in Paris, taking in the sights at your leisure, before catching the Eurostar back to London. The challenge starts on 29^th June and ends 3^rd July 2011.

SIGN ME UP !

I am now registered, I have paid my £99 registration, I am already fundraising, I have set myself a target of £2000, why not ? Its a great charity and they could use the money, maybe one day I might need it or someone close to me.

For the record if you want to sponsor me on this epic event then please click the link below and you can donate some cash to the cause, every little helps people. I have started slowly on my online donations so would love to see that figure getting bigger, go on, dig deep.

http://www.kidneyresearchukevents.org/BenAutyL2P

So what's with the blog ?

Well, its so you can track me, my training rides, my fitness progression, my purchases of products to aid my attack on this ride and then finally when it comes to the big weekend you will get to watch me online right here via GPS so you can see just how I am getting on.

I think thats pretty much covered ... Any questions ?