Limbless Heroes Revved up for Motorbike Challenge

Twelve limbless ex service men are embarking on a four-day motorcycle challenge to rival the exploits of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. Starting at Land�s End on 21 May and finishing in John O�Groats, the event is designed to raise money for BLESMA (the British Limbless Ex-Service Men�s Association).

The team, which will travel a total of approximately 603 miles on motorbikes includes two double amputees: Steve Gill who lost both his legs and an eye in a bomb blast in Northern Ireland and Mick Foulds suffered a double leg amputation 21 months ago following an accident on the railways. The event schedule is as follows:

• Land�s End, Cornwall - Thursday 21st May, depart at 9.30am
• Army School of Ammunition, Kineton, Warwickshire (Via Wales) - Friday 22nd May
• National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire - Saturday 23rd May
• Catterick Garrison (via Peak District)- Saturday 23rd May
• Edinburgh Castle - Sunday 24th May

Paul Burns, 48, was injured at Warren Point in Northern Ireland and lost his left leg with severe damage to his right leg.

Paul says, �It is a credit to the riders that they have come to terms with severe injuries and been able to conquer and control a motor bike. Some of the team learnt to ride after losing their limbs. The activity aims to give the guys a sense of freedom and challenge, as they would not be able to do something like this on their own.�