Next year, along with my sons, Paul and Dave (The Three Lyons) and our friend Dave, I will be trading my cosy sofa for a crazy adventure: a 350 km bike ride across India! Yes, you read that right – 350 km! We’re starting in the towering Western Ghats on the west coast of the Indian Peninsula and pedalling our way to the coastal paradise of Alleppey/Alappuzha.
On Day 4, we’re in for a treat: a 1900m climb in the sizzling heat. If that doesn’t sound challenging enough, imagine doing it with sunburn and a bike seat that feels like a cactus.
Why are we doing this, you ask? Are we gluttons for punishment? Maybe. But more importantly, we’re doing it for the amazing charity Marie Curie. They provide top-notch care and support for people and families facing the end of life. Their nurses and hospices are like superheroes in scrubs, delivering comfort and care wherever it’s needed – even in your own home.
And get this: I will be 74 when we tackle this beast of a ride! The rest of us – Paul, Dave, and Dave – aren’t exactly Tour de France material either. We’re more like the Three Stooges on Wheels, plus one wise sage (would like to think that is me!).
Marie Curie is a charity working across the UK and they need our support to do our vital work. So, please, dig deep and donate generously to this incredible cause. Marie Curie’s services are ones we all might need someday.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/mike-paul-daves-1719996182758
Thanks for your support!
Mike, Paul, Dave, and Dav
