We’ve left the M2 and are now heading in to London. Team shirts have been handed out – everyone resplendent in white and blue, with The Canterbury Gift logo proudly displayed. We’re heading for the Abbey where we are going to unload the bikes from the vans. This is a big thing we’re doing. One or two clearly a bit nervous of what they’ve undertaken. Many or the riders have never done anything like this before. They have bought themselves new bikes, and trained hard.

At Westminster we are going to be met and blessed on our way by Canon Jane Hedges. She’s welcomed the Pope, the Queen, the Prime Minister, Prince William and Kate this year. Now it’s our turn