Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.  The event was postponed in 2020, and sadly Ian is no longer with us, but I have kept his page and donation history (these will all carry forward).  I will be cycling the 2021 event in his memory, you can see my page here: Simon Mattison is fundraising for The Royal British Legion (justgiving.com)

Major Ian Mattison RE: Retiring from over 20 years in the Royal Engineers and serving in such conflict zones as N Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and Iraq I was fortunate enough to return uninjured physically but like many of my colleagues we do not know the full extent of any mental issues. Many have suffered and so it is our chance to help those less fortunate through the auspices of the Royal British Legion. 

June 2020: Sadly Ian passed away very suddenly while training for this event.  Simon and RBL will be honouring his memory on the 2021 Pedal to Paris.

Simon Mattison: I have been road-cycling for 3 years and join sportive events for charity.  2019’s challenge was the RideLondon (100 miles) for a local medical charity.  This ride to Paris (300 miles) will be an even greater challenge – but not nearly as hard as the personal battles that ex-military folk face – your sponsorship will help support families across the UK.  My father died thinking of others and believing in me - I will cross the line in Paris 2021 in his honour and your kind donations.