Arthur Watters, from Coxwold, is to cycle from Coxwold to Land’s End and back and then to John O’Groats and back to Coxwold to raise money for the Royal British Legion.
Mr Watters and his wife, Val, have a son who has been a serving army officer for the past 20 years.
Mr Watters took up cycling four years ago after he retired and following a double hip operation.
He is now seeking as many sponsors as possible to support this project.
For information visit coxwoldvillage.co.uk
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