2026 marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, one of the most significant and devastating battles of the First World War. To honour the memory of those who fought and fell on those fields, I’ll be taking on the Big Battlefield Bike Ride, cycling 250+ miles from Ypres to Thiepval.

I’m proud to ride in support of Help for Heroes, a charity that provides vital support to wounded veterans and their families. The sacrifices made on the Somme remind us of the ongoing struggles many servicemen and women face today, physical injuries, mental health challenges, and the need for community and care.

Over several days, I’ll be pedalling through historic battlegrounds, memorials, and cemeteries, reflecting on the courage and resilience of those who came before us. Every mile I ride is a tribute to them, and every pound raised will directly help heroes of today rebuild their lives.

Why it matters:

£12 Helps us organise

a virtual meet up

and gives veterans

support, camaraderie

and a listening ear.

£24 Pays for a veteran

to have a chat with

a member of our

Welfare Team and

get advice on issues

like health, housing

and their finances.

£52 Supports a veteran

struggling with their

mental health by

providing a one-

hour consultation

with a member of

our Hidden Wounds

Team.

£100 Pays for eight

veterans to begin

their recovery

journeys by enrolling

in our Recovery

College.

Your support, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference.

Please consider donating and sharing this page to help me reach my goal. Together, we can honour the memory of the Somme and support those who’ve given so much for our freedom.

Donate today and be part of this incredible journey.

📅 Ride Dates: June 2026

📍 Location: The Somme, France

🎯 Fundraising Goal: £1500

Thank you for your generosity and encouragement—it means the world to me and to the heroes we’re helping.