Why I'm doing this...

Hi all!

As Room to Read's HQ is in San Francisco I took the opportunity to drop by today. I'm joined in this picture by Geetha Murali who was one of the guys that took the time to say "hi". They also gave us (my brother Neil and I) more little info on what the charity does and how it ensures it is using it's funds in the best ways. The more I learn about Room to Read the more I like what I hear. It's reassuring to know how important it is to them to review the effectiveness of the investments made and how they continue to develop and evolve how they operate as a result.

Of course I'm doing this cycle trip partly as a personal challenge. But a large part of the motivation is to also try to make a small difference in the world.

Thanks to you all at Room to Read for welcoming us this afternoon - especially as I'm sure my cycling chat wasn't to everyone's taste!