If any readers are looking for some motivation to get fit in 2004, may I suggest getting involved in the Meningitis Trust's Thai Cycle Challenge.

Keep this New Year's resolution and you could swap the gym for the open roads of Thailand in November.

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team and help raise money to continue our fight against meningitis on a six-day cycling adventure across Northern Thailand between November 5-14.

To take part, you will need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £300. We also ask you to raise a minimum of £2500 in sponsorship. In return we will provide accommodation, flights, a fully trained support team, meals and importantly, your bike.

Please contact our Events Hotline on 0845 1204530 or email kateb@meningitis-trust.org

K Baines,

Event Organiser, Meningitis Trust.