After the success of his cycle from Manchester to London, Daley Thompson has decided to get back on the bike to join Miguel Indurain on the Laureus London to Paris Bike Ride, 24 – 27 September.

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This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join Miguel Indurain, a legend of the cycling world, on a three day ride through the English countryside, stunning vineyards and beautiful French villages before arriving at Paris in true Tour de France style.

Sore feet, sore bum but a great sense of satisfaction.

The final day was a huge success and I feel we were able to raise decent levels of awareness and get our message across to the right people.

Outside Wembley before the start of Day 7

15 of us set off from Wembley stadium in the morning under fairly clear skies. Being England this didn’t last very long and, after about 15 minutes, the showers came and we were all drenched. Our spirits remained high, helped by Lucy and Tola from Choice FM who you’d expect to have smiles on their faces whatever the weather. Read more

Monday’s stage started with a visit to Vodafone HQ in Newbury.  I was joined by fellow Laureus World Sports Academy members Sebastian Coe, Sean Fitzpatrick and (of course!) Hugo Porta, as well as Vodafone Foundation advisor Matthew Pinsent. Vodafone have provided their full backing to my campaign and I was more than happy to have a Q&A session at their offices.

Q&As at Vodafone HQ

However, at the back of my mind I was always thinking forward to what would be the longest stage of the journey – 75 miles from Newbury to Brent over countless gruelling hills. Read more

Departure from Mathieson Youth Centre, Milton Keynes followed by cycle to Trax project in Oxford.