In 2021, I struck on the idea of combining my enjoyment of cycling with my passion for butterflies and moths in a way that could raise money for the charity Butterfly Conservation. The result was my first #BikeForButterflies, 1,200 miles from Land's End to John o'Groats, which raised over £33,000.

I did a second #BikeForButterflies in 2023, this time exploring the north-west of Scotland - 700 miles along the Caledonian Way from Oban to Inverness, but starting from Glasgow and taking in the wonderful islands of Mull, Coll and Tiree. That raised another £5,000.

Then a third #BikeForButterflies in 2024, this time from Llandudno (The Great Orme) via Wrexham, Manchester, Preston, Morecambe, Bridlington (along The Way of the Roses), Hull, and Lincoln to Kettering. Another 700 miles and another £5,000 raised!

This year, 2025, my fourth #BikeForButterflies will be around the Welsh Coast from Penarth (Cardiff) to Holyhead.

Read about all these rides from the links above - and please support me generously.

Check out my JustGiving site here - please give generously ... https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bikeforbutterflies2025