I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

In the world we live in cancer is one of the only things that will touch everyone in some way at some point in their lives.  It doesn't discriminate - young, old, thick, thin, rich, poor, happy or sad. It doesn't matter who you are, what you do or how you act. It can happen to anyone. Whether its directly or indirectly everyone has (or will have) some experience with it.

I signed up in 2024 to do the MACA Cancer 200 ride for two reasons... the main reason was to honour my grandad, Raymond who was battling through a multitude of treatments for mesothelioma.

The second reason - I'm not very good at saying "no" and I was going through a phase of saying "yes" no matter how out of my comfort zone it was… and trust me lycra is NOT in my comfort zone.

The ride rolled around and although grandad wasn't around anymore to see it, it was an awesome event and quite an emotional weekend. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it! However, I did NOT enjoy the following 3 months of ulnar nerve damage.

BUT
Apparently, I'm a sucker for punishment because once the numb, tingling, and weak hands dissipated, I signed up to do the whole thing again. This time peer pressuring a mate to come along for the ride.

Now that 2026 has rolled around  we are both now officially suckers for punishment. After the horrific wet conditions from last year we will in fact be participating again (she will sign up again... trust me)!

This cause is incredibly close to my heart, and your support means the world.

Together, we can try make a difference. 💛