With only hours to go before I head off to face my Indian motorbike challenge, I am extremely excited although a little ill prepared for the trip; I am told that I need a major top up on my medical bag!

I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to everybody who has supported me in the build up to this adventure of a lifetime. The support that I have received from local businesses and guests, friends and family has been overwhelming, and has helped me raise in excess of £6000 for the charities so far, with money still coming in.

While pursuing my challenge through India's rough terrain on a Royal Enfield, I will do my best to keep you all updated on my progress on a daily basis via a blog. Mobile network pending, you will be able to read all about my daily exploits by clicking on "Enduro India blog" on the top bar of the Captains Club web site.

So I bid you all farewell and I look forward to seeing you all on my return to the Club in February, but please don't laugh at the John Wayne walk.
Robert