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On Saturday 15th September, I am setting off with colleagues from Bucks Fire and Rescue service (BFRS) to cycle from Aylesbury to Ypres, Belgium (about 200 miles) over 3 days.

My selected charity is the British Heart Foundation but as a team we are raising money for this, the Florence Nightingale hospice (a local cancer hospice) and the Firefighters charity.

This trip is inspired by an annual trip to Ypres with collegues from Oxfordshire FRS to take part in the remembrance services in Ypres and, in particlar, Keith Holland and Pete Soulsby who sadly both died last year. Keith was one of the main organisers of this trip for many years, whose encyclopedic knowledge of the history of Ypres helped us all better appreciate the sacrifices made by so many in the local area. Pete was the parade master for us and his skills and patience always ensured that our marching was up to the required standard.

Both Keith and Pete were terrific characters who are sadly missed by all of us. Being able to cycle this route (assuming we make it!) and in particular cycle as a team into Ypres and through the Menin gate is a great way to honour them as well as hopefully raise lots of money for some great charities. Thank you for your generosity.

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