Uphill battle for young arthritis sufferer

Tom Hill is gearing up to cycle from London to Monaco for champagne with a prince.

The grueling 1000km ride, which ends with an official L2M (London to Monaco) after-party with Prince Albert II at his palace, takes in eight countries over seven days to raise money for fishing and marine reserves charity Blue Marine Foundation.

And Tom, the 25-year-old director of Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, will have more mountains to conquer than most. He has a rare and aggressive arthritis that eats away at his bones, muscles and ligaments.