ROYAL Navy veteran Lee Patmore is in serious training for an epic charity cycle ride.

Lee and the Cycle2Recovery team will be riding down the east coast of the country, with Lee using only his arms to power his recumbent hand-cycle.

On route, the three veteran cyclists will be visiting recovery centres run by Help for Heroes - the main charity funds will be donated to. 

Taking this alternative route adds more than 400 miles to the already gruelling journey, cycling 60 to 70 miles per day across 25 days in May next year. 

To assist with his training Lee is using the Krankcycle and is organising a 24-hour fundraising Handcycle event in November at the Brentwood Centre to help raise funds to purchase a Krankcycle for Brentwood Leisure Trust where he works as an inclusive coordinator and gym coach.

Lee, who is a member of the Help for Heroes Band of Brothers and a Help for Heroes beneficiary, said: “Although I’m using it in preparation for the challenge, it’s also a fantastic piece of equipment for those who want to take part in a spin class but have limited lower body mobility, or who are in rehabilitation.

“When my situation changed, I needed to get my fitness level back to how it was, so I was really pleased to be selected for the InstructAbility training course. The way I see it, the more I can show people what I’m able to achieve despite my illness and disability, the more it shows others anything is possible.” 

Lee will be cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End with Steve Craddock and Brian Kilgannon. As well as Help for Heroes, they have each selected a personal charity to donate to, with Lee having chosen InstructAbility creators, Aspire. 

Contact Lee Patmore for more details regarding the fundraising event and charity ride at lee.patmore@brentwoodleisure.co.uk 

To sponsor Cycle2Recovery, visit ourcycle2recovery.co.uk