Around the office, for the last couple of months there have been cries of 'he must be mad'!

I'm hoping this is in reference to my 40 mile round trip daily commute to Shepherdess Walk from leafy Surrey where I live... by bike!

Ok to be honest, it was a little daunting to start with. The first monday I rode in it took 15 mins longer than my weekend test ride making it an hour and 55min (and nearer a scary sounding 2hrs than the ok'ish 1hr 30mins!). But I soon had my times down, my worries eased and I started to really enjoy the scenic views that greeted me on my arrival to Westminster.

Having been a past rider in the London to Brighton and Trail Break MTB rides I thought I could put this newly rediscovered fitness back to good use, so I thought I'd take part in the NSPCC's 65k Big Bike Ride, in West Sussex on the 20th July.

I'm trying to raise the relatively small sum of £250, which could go so far in their campaign to end cruelty to children.

Go on, sponsor me and i'll let you know how I did and how long it took!

Nick Vinson