ON OUR WAY

So the day has finally arrived when we'll be setting off to Whitehaven for the Coast to Coast bike ride, all in aid of Cancer Research UK.

The weather forecast is for stormy conditions, so wind and rain will accompany us through the three days of cycling.

Neil, Pads and I are heading up to our overnight stop in Frizington this afternoon, so this morning is currently last minute packing and gathering anything else we might need.

On behalf of the three of us (Neil and I above) I'm very grateful to everyone for all the donations so far. It's been very humbling to know people are prepared to put money aside to a cause that is close to all our hearts and also to many others too.

There's still time to donate by clicking here DONATIONS

I will not be able to update this blog during the ride, but will be updating my twitter account (@richthemaster) during the three days.

There will also be lots of images, but not too many as I've got a feeling the grey, wet mountain image is only palatable a few times a day!

As well as everyone who has donated, I'd also like to thank Pads and Neil for joining me in this adventure and of course Sarah and Poppy for allowing me to go. I will miss my girls lots, but hope to see them on Sunday night or Monday morning.

So onwards and (literally) upwards from now on, as the battle against weather and mountains commences.