A Bridge Too far - Please help me to Help Our Heroes

[Col_B]

In September this year I will be one of 300 cyclists pulling lycra over our swollen bellies, and other regions, for the sole purpose of raising as much money as possible for the Help 4 Heroes charity.

September 13th I will be setting off from London covering around 350 miles to finish by following the route taken by the tanks as they tried to break through to reach the Red Devils holding the bridge at Arnhem during World War Two. The inspiration for the film a Bridge too far.

A friend of mine is a nurse in the Royal Navy and so far has completed two tours in Afganistan treating those for whom this charity has been set up to help.

The tales she has told me really have opened my eyes and urged me to do 'my bit'.

I know this is bad timing as there are other similar posts on this forum requesting support for this worthy cause however any contribution will be gratefully received.

If you wish to show your support please visit my Bmycharity page at

https://www.bmycharity.com/V2/Help4Hero ... deToArnhem

Thanks.

[Rizzo]

ColB I will do the same for you as for cornish tigress's friend and donate something when I have been paid if that's ok.

[Col_B]

Rizzo, you're a star. Many thanks.

[Col_B]

Thanks a lot Pam I appreciate that

[cornish tigress]

Best of luck on your bike ride Col. I have just been stung by my friend who is doing the same ride, but wish you all the very best for yours. You may even meet up!

[tim15]

Hi Col B,

Got paid today so donation made, safe journey

[Col_B]

Thanks Tim, the shorts are well and truly padded for the journey. Saying that i might just see if I can swap my ST back to the terraces for a couple of games after just incase

Cornish Tigress, your mates rides a few months ahead of mine so 'wheel' miss each other. But give him my best when you see him

Thanks again

Col

[Col_B]

Just done a fundraiser at the local village hall.

The competition; guess how many miles I could do in 90 mins on a turbo trainer.

43.5 miles later £330 raised for the charity.

Now I'm planning to rest my legs infront of the tv just in time for the 6 nations

[fleabane]

Done, Colonel.

Good luck!

[Sherpa2]

Good on you Colin hope you also enjoy the ride

[Rizzo]

Just donated.

[Col_B]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes and donations. The trainings going well, but roll on the decent weather so I can start clocking the miles up

[Col_B]

Less than three weeks till the big day

[Kinoulton]

Good effort.

A certain young man in our family is back from his second tour in Afghanistan and it means the world to them that people put in this effort on their behalf.

He's had to deal with picking up the pieces of men, both British and Afghan, that have been blown to bits by IEDs.

Once again, a great effort y Col_B.