Alan Edgington💙

Widowed. British Cycling level 2 coach. Assistant coach to Twickenham CC Youth section. Head coach Strictly Cycling. Volunteer with The Veterans’s Charity. UK

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

The Forces March 2027 is more than a challenge — it’s a journey through history. 🇬🇧

125 miles - 5 days - 3 counties - 1 great cause.

Retracing the route of the brave men who carried out the original march in 1942, participants will follow in the footsteps of heroes, honouring their endurance, sacrifice and determination.

Along the way, you’ll experience breathtaking scenery, incredible camaraderie and the unforgettable spirit that makes The Forces March so special. Whether you take part to remember someone, test yourself physically, or simply be part of something meaningful, every mile has a purpose.

Most importantly, every entry helps support the life-changing work of The Veterans Charity, providing urgent support to veterans and serving personnel facing hardship across the UK.

Challenge yourself. Honour the past. Support those who served.

28 April - 2 May 2027.

Sign up today:
👉 https://t.co/O8ot5X9qWF

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@VCTrustee @RemembeRoutes @GMB @VETERANSCHARITY @Skentelbery @GWRHelp I will be at Paddington on 11/11

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

Our team are looking forwards to a day in the sunshine at the wonderful @ClarksVillageUK in Street tomorrow. Please say hello if you're visiting from some retail therapy or a bite to eat!

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

Amanda you have now been away from this world for 4 years. I still miss you and think about you every day. Gone but never forgotten.

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

Paddington station today

[Routes of Remembrance 🚄🌸🚢🌸✈️🌸🚁🌸 @RemembeRoutes]

@PoppiesTo Paddington returns on Armistice Day for its fifth anniversary run.

First started in 2020 by The @VETERANSCHARITY & @GWRHelp to keep Remembrance on Track and Moving through the pandemic.

Please check the following tweets for details.

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

Today is the final day of our ‘earlybird’ discount on entries for The Forces March 2025! Register by close of play today and get £50 off the entry fee!
Secure your places at https://t.co/CVxuv9Z6bg and be a part of something amazing in 2025! #TheFM25 #walk #run #challenge

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@VETERANSCHARITY @ClarksVillageUK Just leaving home to head down to @ClarksVillageUK to help @VETERANSCHARITY with fundraising. Hope to be there around 9am

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

Register your place on The Forces March 2025 by 31st October and get one of our brand new FM Beanies for FREE!!
Book your place at https://t.co/CVxuv9Z6bg #walk #run #challenge #TheFM25

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

Thank you @ForcesNews for covering our epic travels and exciting news last week! #ridetohorsa https://t.co/BUJXoxd3k2

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

Entries for The Forces March 2025 are open!

Join us on the ultimate challenge and follow in the footsteps of ww2 heroes on an epic test of endurance.

Earlybird discount if registered before 30th September so, register today!

Register at https://t.co/meZukpSsYT #run #walk #tab

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@VCTrustee great interview just now on @BBCCornwall about @BlackDogWalker
Listened in from London via @BBCSounds

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@GeorgeRussell63 @MercedesAMGF1 Congratulations George

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@rafredarrows thanks for the fly pass over LHR today as you left London while I was working

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@antonycotton you may be interested in this tribute to the heroes that spearheaded D-Day

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

We are hosting @ridetohorsa between 5-8 September as a very poignant tribute to the heroes of D-Day and the remarkable Horsa Glider.

Starting at Tarrant Rushton Airfield near Blandford Camp, the riders will follow a spectacular and beautiful 48 mile route on day 1 to the first camp at Lytchett Minster.

Day 2 features a ferry crossing to Cherbourg from Poole followed by a ride to the famous town of Ste Mere Eglise which was a key objective for US forces on 6th June 1944. We are camping in the town on Friday 6th September.

Day 3 is the longest at just over 70 miles and will feature many legendary sites along the beautiful Normandy coast including the five landing beach areas, Carentan, Isigny, Grandcamp Maisy, American Cemetery at St Laurent, Port-en-Bessin, Arromanches, Coleville Montgomery, Piper Bill Millin Statue, Ouistreham, Pegasus Bridge, Horsa Bridge and Ranville.

The Ride To Horsa will culminate with the unveiling of a stunning new memorial at Horsa Bridge, part of the very first objective of D-Day.

Funds raised will support our vital work in helping #Veterans who are experiencing hardship.

To be part of this extraordinary ‘battlefield tour’, please visit https://t.co/Kq5fVpygLp where you can register for one of the places available. 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

Between 5-8 September, we are hosting a remarkable cycling event which will take participants on an incredible adventure through beautiful Dorset towns and countryside, on a ferry to France and almost 100 miles of some of the most historic sites in Normandy.

Join us for a fabulous way to honour the heroes of D-Day and be part of the creation of a very special memorial at Horsa Bridge; a key strategic objective and part of the very first operation of 6th June 1944!
Features of @ridetohorsa include:

*Start from a legendary airfield at Tarrant Rushton where gliders took off to spearhead the entire liberation Stunning 150 mile route over 3 days (Tarrant Rushton to Lytchett Minster, Lytchett Minster to Poole and then Cherbourg to the famous town of Ste Mere Eglise, Ste Mer Eglise to Ranville via numerous famous D-Day sites)

*Professional Ride Direction from @sportivehq

*Experienced Ride Leaders Mechanical and Logistical support including baggage transfer Manned and stocked feed stations GPS tracking

*3 fabulous camp locations with on-site catering, cycle storage/racking, showers, toilets and charging points

*Professional medical personnel, motorcycle outriders and support vehicles

Download the information pack and secure one of a limited number of places on this incredible event at https://t.co/Kq5fVpygLp

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@VETERANSCHARITY Done

[Alan Edgington💙 @ATEdgington]

@SDEtechnican @Enterprise Also note that it is a resident parking bay and not a dedicated car club at

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

We need you for a special adventure through Dorset and Normandy to help honour the heroes who spearheaded #DDay! Join us for @ridetohorsa and be part of a poignant cycling tour of many WW2 legendary sites. Download the info pack and secure your place at https://t.co/yrmX0lbheQ

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

Get on your bike and join us on the Ride To Horsa in September! 🚴‍♀️
An amazing adventure through Dorset and Normandy, honouring D-Day heroes, following history and raising funds to support #Veterans
Register at https://t.co/JIAphurHqG #DDay80 #ridetohorsa #cycling

[Antony Cotton MBE @antonycotton]

Please can all my military connections on here do me a favour and RT my posts to our Defence Minister @grantshapps? I’m trying to get him to agree to a conversation about giving our Armed Forces free rail travel, as per our Police. He hasn’t replied to a single one yet.