We were taken by coach after breakfast to Blackheath. After a coffee break we then set off in small groups and wound our way through London to arrive in Whitehall Place to the applause of a gathering crowd.

At the Cenotaph the Headley Court team formed part of another wreath laying ceremony. Once the ceremony finished, the rest of the riders all followed them through the crowds and into Horse Guards, where the Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt spoke to us all on the importance of Headley Court and the bravery of the members of the Armed Forces.

The 300 riders raised £1.5 million pounds for Help For Heroes, a staggering amount. For me it had been an enjoyable and stimulating cycle ride, made remarkable by the many wonderful and inspirational people I met and chatted to. I am already considering what to do next – the desert beckons!