TCL Sports Sponsored Athlete
On the 23rd July I am going to attempt an epic 600 mile ride across 'the forbidden land', on road and off road, taking in Kathmandu and Lhasa, the north face of Everest, 5 x 5000m+ passes, and an unrivalled 4000m descent into Nepal! - described as a 'do before you die' ride :-)
I have been an outpatient with the Royal Marsden for the last 5 years and will remain with them for another 5 years. During all this time, they have been absolutely wonderful to me and I wanted this chance to repay them a little of what they have given to me. A chance to say 'thank you' and to help them continue with their world renowned Cancer Research programme.
Cancer affects many people of all ages and races and strikes when we least expect it to. For many, it is a very sad story but for many more, those who survive like me, it serves to remind us of how precious life is and without the continuing research into this disease, it would be a sad story for most.
I will be 54 yrs of age when I attempt this ride. My excercise programme at present involves Mountain Biking, RPM, Spin, Circuits, Kettle Bells, Zumba, Stomp and Balance classes combined with Gym floor work.
I know that I have a mammoth task ahead of me and the challenge especially with the altitude involved, will be enormous for me. (no jokes about training with respirators or snorkels please:-0) But, challenges are what life is all about. Be they large or small, we all face them and we can all succeed too.
