The Shooting Orchids got together in 2008 to tackle the huge challenge of cycling from London to the French Alps. We rode 700 miles in a week raising just over £23,000 for two charities: The Shooting Star Childrens Hospice and Orchid Cancer Appeal.

It was an enormous undertaking, and one which none of us will forget. If you are interested, have a look at our Shooting Orchids 2009 challenge website.

Since then we have discovered a liking of challenges and this year we are sending Mike up a mountain to raise money for The Alzheimers Society.

If you are moved by our cause, please