Posted 9 February 2006

My challenge will begin on the 20 May 2006. I am cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

Paul and his son Keown, who has Becker muscular dystrophy I set this challenge for myself after finding out my three-year-old son has Becker muscular dystrophy. After reading and finding out a lot about his condition and that there is no cure at present, I had to do something to help. I am hoping this challenge will raise quite a lot of money and also create an awareness of muscular dystrophy - before my son was diagnosed with it I had not even heard of muscular dystrophy.

The cycle ride will itself will be over 980 miles and take me approximately 15 days to do (I hope). I am doing this cycle ride solo so if there is anyone out there who has any tips please feel free to email me at paul.obrien793@ntlworld.com

My brother-in-law is doing my map at present as I am in training four nights a week and at weekends.

If you'd like to sponsor me, please visit my Just Giving page at: www.justgiving.com/paulobrien You can also find out more about the challenge at: www.longroad.org.uk