Samuel Smith, Year 8, will try and enter the record books by becoming the youngest person ever to attempt the 
gruelling cycle ride from London to Paris.
A keen cyclist and rugby player, he will be doing the ride to raise money for the charity that supports his younger disabled brother.
Sebastian, 8, has a rare genetic condition – Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome, which results in severe learning difficulties and other associated disabilities.
“I will be cycling with my dad, and my mum and two younger brothers will be the back-up team. We aim to complete the ride within 4 days, doing about 50-60 miles per day” said Samuel. 
“It is a very exciting prospect and will be for an excellent cause. Sebastian is adorable and this will raise awareness of Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome”.
Samuel will be cycling in the Easter holidays, and can be sponsored at www.justgiving.com/samuelparisride