Pedaling for Heroes: Two Machynlleth Men Ride Across Europe to Mark VE Day

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Rhydian Mason and Dai Hennighan, two men from Machynlleth, are embarking on an extraordinary journey to mark the 77th anniversary of VE Day. By pedaling 400km from Buckingham Palace to Germany, they aim to raise money for Help for Heroes, a charity that supports ex-service men and women. Rhydian, who completed a similar ride last year, is the grandson of a Dunkirk and D-Day veteran, and his experience has sparked a sense of purpose to do more for the charity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rhydian Mason and Dai Hennighan are cycling 400km from Buckingham Palace to Germany to mark VE Day and raise money for Help for Heroes.
  • The ride follows the path of World War Two Allied Forces to Rheine in Germany.
  • Rhydian is the grandson of a Dunkirk and D-Day veteran, Elwyn Mason, and previously completed a ride for the charity from Normandy to Paris.
  • The four-day ride will finish on Saturday, 21 June.
  • Both men have set up Justgiving pages to support their fundraising efforts.
  • Rhydian has set a target of raising over £4,500 for Help for Heroes, building on the £4,500 raised last year.
  • The ride is a personal challenge for Dai, who wants to support both himself and the charity.

Statistics:

  • 400km: The distance the two men will cycle from Buckingham Palace to Germany.
  • 4 days: The duration of the ride, which will finish on Saturday, 21 June.
  • £4,500: The target Rhydian aims to raise for Help for Heroes.
  • 60 years old: The age Dai will turn during the cycle.
  • 43 years old: United Kingdom based: Dai, who wants to celebrate and do something for charity at the same time.

Sources:

  • Rhydian Mason and Dai Hennighan's Justgiving pages.
  • Help for Heroes.
  • Cambrian News article: "Two Machynlleth men are currently pedalling their way across Europe to mark VE Day and raise money for Help for Heroes".