Coast to Coast ride for Stepping Stones Luton

In September 2019, I will be riding from Bordeaux to Montpellier. This is 430 miles from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast!!! Most people seem to do this in 7 days or more, but not one to shy away from a challenge, I'm doing it in 6 days - that's an average of 72 miles a day. But it won't be easy as there is some 42,637 feet of climbing to do. So that's like going up Ben Nevis over 30 times! And as if that's not hard enough - I will be carrying all of my own kit. And if any of you know me, I'm not great at travelling light!

Whilst I am mad enough to being doing this just because I can (and thought it seemed like a good idea at a Christmas party!) I am also keen to raise money for Stepping Stones Luton. This is a charity I have only been aware of for a short space of time, but since taking on the role of Head of Service 6 months ago I have been bowled over by the amazing support that is offered to vulnerable women. There is a fantastic team of committed and passionate workers who support women who are trying to make positive changes in their lives. Most of the women Stepping Stones helps have encountered significant hardship including experiencing domestic abuse, resorting to crime or experiencing mental health and/or substance misuse issues. Stepping Stones is completely reliant on funding and donations from external sources, which is getting harder and harder to secure. If you would like more information about the work of Stepping Stones, visit our website -steppingstonesluton.co.uk.

I would be incredibly grateful if you could donate any amount to help spur me on through my training and eventually through the villages of France.