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My story

 
I have now completed the Help for Heroes Big Battlefield Bike Ride in France. 300 riders cycled 350 miles to raise money to support our servicemen and women who have been injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. The charity has a specific objective of raising money to build a swimming pool at Headley Court, the tri-service rehabilitation centre near Leatherhead. The pool will help our service people to do the exercises that are so vital in regaining their strength.

The Big Battlefield Bike Ride was an experience I will never forget.   We cycled between 58 and 77 miles each day for 5 consecutive days. Fortunately, both my bike and key parts of my anatomy stood up to the strain. Every day I was in awe of the riders from Headley Court, many of whom were riding with prosthetic limbs, and making considerably better time than me! Each day we had a wreath laying ceremony at key sites, consistent with the theme of the Ride: Remember the fallen, care for the living. The armed forces treated us very well. The RAF Red Arrows gave us a fly past as we assembled at HMS Victory, the Royal Marines band treated us to musical send off, the Army organised the wreath laying ceremonies, and the Royal Navy brought us safely home from Dunkirk in HMS Bulwark. Finally, as we landed in Dover, the Parachute Regiment's Red Devils parachuted into the sea in front of us.

The Ride is over but the important work of Headley Court goes on. Please donate through this page to the vital they work they do for our servicemen and women.
Please, keep it coming!

Thank you, sincerely, for whatever help you can give.

Eldon

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Many thanks for your support.

Don't be too proud to get off and push - well done you're our favourite! Donation by Barry and Chris Stacey 19/03/08  

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Great cause - good luck Donation by Pauline Spooner 19/03/08  

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Keep right on to the end of the road... Donation by Neil & Frances 17/03/08  

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good luck Donation by Elsa Roberts 16/03/08  

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Well done Eldon, a very worthy cause. Donation by Neil Newton 16/03/08  

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After this, why not beat Cracknell to Gibraltar! Donation by Judy and Michael Hawtin 15/03/08  

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Keep up the training! Donation by graham marshall 14/03/08  

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In memory of my Dad who fought there Donation by David Clark 14/03/08  

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Is this for the Battle of the Bulge? If so you are going about it the right way. If everything seems to go going your way you are in the wrong lane! Donation by Marnie Clark 14/03/08  

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Good luck. you are very brave and so are our troops Donation by grantandwendy 14/03/08  

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rom a WW2 4th Queen's Own Hussar Donation by Hussar 13/03/08  

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Very best wishes for your effort toward an extremely good cause Donation by Tony & Jane 13/03/08  

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Good luck and keep them legs apumping. Donation by Robin & Janet Selden 11/03/08  

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Very deserving cause. Good luck, Uncle Eldon! Donation by Stuart Clark 10/03/08  

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Brilliant cause - all the very best and good luck. Donation by Brenda 10/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for volunteering - you brave boy Donation by Ian Costar 10/03/08  

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More power to your elbow, and even more to your legs. Enjoy it.. Donation by Paul Warren 09/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Our top cyclist and our top charity. Battlr through! Donation by David & Marcia 09/03/08  

£25.00

Don't forget a foam cushion! Good luck. Donation by Ian & Anne Howell 08/03/08  

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you must like doing these feats of bravery! good luck Donation by caroline oldroyd 08/03/08  

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Well done for taking this on, and good luck! Donation by Ken + Susan 08/03/08  

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We know your calf muscles are up to it! Donation by Babs, AF & the girls 07/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Sue, Tim, Laura & Maria Middlehurst 07/03/08  

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Good luck! We're sure you will succeed and return a hero yourself. Donation by Wendy & Stewart 06/03/08  

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We are right behind you (in our dreams!!) xx Donation by J'n'A 06/03/08  

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Good luck Donation by Chris S 05/03/08  

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Good cause, good luck, wear plenty of padding! Donation by Paul & Alison Ingram 03/03/08  

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Love and prayers for a successful trip.Hope you won't be be too sore at the end Donation by Charles and Diana Gibson 03/03/08  

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Good luck! Donation by Robert Hewitt 02/03/08  

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I think Pete would like to come with you! Good Luck! Donation by Anne Sawbridge 02/03/08  

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