Frank's 60th Birthday
London to Paris
Charity Cycle Ride
22/7/2009 - 26/7/2009

I started cycling at the end of August as part of my drive to lose weight, get fit and get healthy. And I love it.

On October 4th 2008 I went for a 50 mile ride, with a break in the middle, but when I got home, after I'd parked my bike I slipped, fell back on the steps and banged the back of my head which led to intraparenchymal bleeding in the front left lobe of the brain. After a week in hospital for various tests I was allowed home, but because I suffered a loss of memory for the 24 hours before my accident I am not allowed to drive for at least six months. In consequence I now cycle to work every day, a journey of sixteen miles, so I am getting fitter ready for my birthday challenge.

I have never been bothered about celebrating birthdays, but I am keen to do something for my 60th that helps others, and raising money for medical research grabs me as ideal. Soon I might need to take advantage of that research!