A CIVIC reception in Gibraltar City Hall on Saturday welcomed a team of cyclists who had ridden from Guernsey to raise money for Help For Heroes.

Former commando Ben Remfrey is delighted the three riders got to Gibraltar unscathed and still focused. (0996411)

Ben Remfrey, Neal Teers, and Anthony Grey rode more than 1,000 miles in 14 days accompanied by a support team of Ian and Dave Sarchet, Nikki Swan and Rachel Womersley.

They arrived to the sound of the Drums and Bugles of the Royal Regiment and a poignant welcome from two Royal Marine commandos who had had lower limbs amputated after being injured while serving in Afghanistan.

Team leader and Mines Awareness Trust founder Mr Remfrey said the riders were exhausted.

• Anybody who wishes to donate can do so by sending cheques made out to Help for Heroes, c/o Ben Remfrey, R. G. Falla Ltd, Bridge House, Garenne Park, Rue de la Cache, St Sampson’s, GY2 4AF.

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