I'm taking on the Naples to Monte Cassino Cycle for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity!
I am taking part in the Naples to Monte Cassino Cycle in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity on 1st-5th October 2026.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 50,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Thank you so much for your kind support!
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Wet, windy and tired on the Welsh borders
Monday 14th Sep Another 71 miles yesterday, and 4 gym sessions in the bank this week, as I prepare for the SSAFA the Armed Forces charity Monte Cassino ride.Yesterday’s ride can be described in 3 words, wet, windy (25mph winds) and tired. But, with less than 3 weeks to go, it’s important to get miles in the saddle and train on tired legs. I’ll be riding 200 miles in 3 days, so need to be conditioned to ride tired.
The training is going well, and I’ve lost a little weight (less to carry around on the bike), but I am still not quite match fit. I’ll have a rest day today before getting back to training tomorrow, ahead of a busy week with work.
It would be great if you could sponsor me, to give me the added motivation to take on the hills in Italy and to support our armed forces people, veterans and their families.
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Another 78 miles in the bank
Sunday 6th Sep
First 60 mile ride of the year done
Monday 31st Aug I spent the weekend in lovely Wensleydale, where I consumed my bodyweight in cheese. I decided to try and lose that in one ride. 60 miles and 2.8k calories consumed. Not a bad effort, on a windy and rainy day, and great training for the Monte Cassino ride in a months time. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£100
Ian Paton
£100
Gareth Lyon
£55.88
William Lyon
£55.88
Duncan Beeby
Great cause mate, thank you for doing this. Don’t forget the celebration dance at the end 😉
£54.68
Bill Wilson
Great challenge for a great cause
£51
Victor
Best of luck, mate! Such a great cause! ❤️
£50
Helen Lyon
Go get it Gareth - riding for a great cause - don't get inspired to ride round Britain again!
£50
Matt And All The Hammond Family
Best of luck Gareth. Great challenge and a brilliant cause. Hope it all goes well — enjoy the ride! 🚴👍
£50
Rory Brown
Smash it, Gareth!
£50
Guy Crossland
Great cause Gareth!
£33.83
Darren Lister
Good luck Gareth You smashed the gaol already
£33.83
Graham T
Best of luck!
£33.83
Richard W
£28.44
Emma Watson
You will smash it!
£26
Rory D
Good luck!
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Russ Charlesworth
You’ll smash it
£25
Matthew Knott
Best of luck Gareth!
£23.45
Ludovic Grillet
Good luck and enjoy the ride Gareth!
£23.45
Susan
Good luck, Gareth! You'll smash it
£23.45
John Venning
£23.45
Vijay P
£23.45
Srikanth Gorlla
Wishing you the very best for the ride — an amazing effort for a fantastic cause!
£23.45
Sally Thomson
£23.45
Sam Owen
£23.45
Chris Parry
£23.45
Robert Seymour
Good luck!
£23.45
Richard Maltby
£23.45
David Lyon
Go on r kid
£22.97
Andrew Jefferies
Way to go Gareth, sounds a very interesting ride and great scenery. Well done supporting this cause, enjoy every mile!
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Jez
£20
The Botts
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Anonymous
£20
Chloe Dias
£20
George Marlow
£20
Stephen Johncock
Smash it buddy
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Andrew Bedford
Great effort mate, all the best. Buster
£20
Clive Crayston
Ride well Jarvis , shouting and pointing!
£20
Paul And Charlie
Good luck with the challenge Gareth, we know you’ll smash it!
£20
Nat Hogan
Amazing G! You'll smash it :)
£20
Jac Hollingsworth
Nice job, Gaz! Keep up the good work!
£12.25
Andrew Dean
£12.25
Bartek Kreft
Great effort Gareth ! My grandfather fought at Monte Casino during the war, very important place for polish people as the mountain was capture by a polish general Wladyslaw Anders
£10
Harry Saporta
Great initiative. Good luck, Gareth!
£10
Tushar Zaware
All the best Gareth - a great cause!
£10
Matt Windsor
All the best Gareth - a great cause!
£10
Stephen Lyon
Good luck
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Ann Conway
£10
Great cause Gareth - Best of luck