I'm raising money for ABF The Soldiers' Charity who provide vital support to soldiers, veterans and their families in times of need. For Soldiers. For Life.

My father-in-law, Bill Scott, not only was evacuated from Dunkirk but went back as part of the Normandy Landings and the subsequent push inland.

My own dad was a PoW with the Japanese - and that is a bit further away to do a chairty event!

Those of you who have watched "A Bridge Too Far" will know the story of the move from Normandy to Arnhem.

This cycle route [at least 331 miles] follows this route to raise money for the Army's National Charity.

By September I shall be 65! So go on ... Support an old fool!

Please note that I will meet ALL costs of the trip [transport, accommodation, food, vaseline, ligament oil, beer, deep heat, etc etc]

EVERY SINGLE PENNY you are kind enough to donate will go to charity.

Many of you kindly supported my fund-raising for the charity work I did in Nepal a couple of years ago.

I would really feel humbled and appreciative if you could see yourself able to support me again.

Mike [behind the peloton] Smith