Name: Natasha Erskine

Status: In a relationship​​​​​

Age: 25

Job: Marketing Executive at the Glass and Glazing Federation

About me: I live and work in London but Cambridge is my home. When I’m not at work I can usually be found either planning holidays, making friends with dogs or in my local pizza place.

Cycling/Canoeing experience: A city cyclist and not good with hills. I have canoed twice but had to get rescued the first time!

Motivation: Getting my fitness back up to scratch and raising money for a great cause.

Fears: None

Expectations: I think it will be tough but we will keep each other motivated.

One critical item you’ll be taking with you: A gel saddle cover!