Get on your bike

With only six weeks to go until 2012, it is a little early to start thinking about New Year's resolutions but one that re-appears regularly is a desire to keep fit, or for some of us - actually get fit!

Well what better reason to start training than a bike ride for one of the industry's charities. 2012 will see two expeditions take place with the HAIRraising Round the Island Cycle Challenge in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital in beautiful Ibiza. Happening between the 5th and 7th May, this challenge offers two route options for varying levels of expertise (or should I say fitness), and this weekend event will finish for those with the stamina with a night at superclub, Pacha. For more information call 020 7239 3164 or visit www.gosh.org/hairraising

Cape Cod is the destination for the HABB Bike Ride from the 29th September to 5th October where riders will be able to enjoy the phenomenal scenery offered in this beautiful American state and visit celebrity favourite, Martha's Vineyard. For more information call 01737 212494.

So if it's a personal challenge you are looking for or an alternative way to raise funds for either of these hugely worthwhile causes, please make contact and see how you can help these charities help others.

Jayne x

PS HJi is looking for one roving reporter for each trip to keep the industry up-to-date with what is happening, as it happens.