MILITARY Veterans will be riding the Trafalgar Way from Falmouth to Admiralty Arch in London to raise money for the Military v Cancer charity later this month.

Starting on Monday, September 21, the riders will follow the trail set by Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotiere when he took the news of the Royal Navy victory at the battle of Trafalgar to London in 1805.

The journey included changes of horses and carriages at various places that now form the Trafalgar Way - at each location a commemorative plaque has been erected.

The mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Alan Jewell will officially launch the charity bike ride on Sunday, September 20 at the starting plaque at 4pm.

The ride will be raising money for Military v Cancer, a charity dedicated to supporting military veterans and their families. The charity’s focus is on alleviating the effects of cancer for Military personnel past and present, as well as their immediate families.

The charity provides additional family and nursing care funding, travel costs for treatment, including hotel stays for family members, home adaptations, respite breaks, memory making trips, special experiences, especially for those with a terminal diagnosis, as well as community support for serving forces members and their families.

2026 is the 125th anniversary of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. During the charity ride along the Trafalgar Way, the riders will be staying at various locations and delivering a presentation called ‘RN Subs 125’.

The presentation will give a history of the ‘Silent Service’ and give insights into the life and working of submariners. There will be an opportunity for those attending to contribute to the charity.

Evening presentations will take place on September 20 at The Atheneum Club, Falmouth (6pm), as well as at The Gateway Centre in Launceston on Monday, September 21 at 6pm.

For more information about the Trafalgar Way, visit: www.thetrafalgarway.org