So much to blog about -- but today's been dominated by the last Big Push between me and the chaps from MAG to get everything nailed down for our planned cycle ride across Death Valley in November.

After a lot of hard work and a few amazing fundraising miracles by the team, we've finally agreed on the dates and the detail and have a proposal to present to potential corporate sponsors.

The support we've already received in the early stages of planning has meant we're close to our original fundraising target of £10,000 -- so we'll just keep raising the bar for as long as people want to keep on giving.

Here 's the proposal in full as a Word document.

To renew my plea, if you're a business person, or are able to sweet-talk/cajole/threaten someone who is, please, please get involved because it's going to be a very exciting project and you'll earn my undying thanks.

Just drop me an e-mail -- and spread the word as widely as you can.

We'll also be seeking donations from individuals and you'll be able to donate online when the special website goes live in a couple of weeks. Details to follow.