Inaugural charity ride for injured war veteran 03.10.11

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Published on October 4, 2011 10:33:53 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4YdzSMljxA

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Injured war veterans from Britain and America have joined forces for the UK's inaugural Soldier Ride.

Around 30 soldiers are riding side-by-side through England and France.

The ride, which is backed by The Soldiers Charity, involves covering up to 25 miles a day on specially adapted bikes.

The route includes stops at Sandhurst, Windsor Castle and the Olympic Velodrome, together with the D-Day beaches of Normandy.

Those cycling include soldiers who have had amputations and eye injuries.