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More than 1,500 cyclists are expected to take to the streets of central London later in aid of armed forces charity Help for Heroes.
Among those taking part in the Hero Ride will be 300 fundraisers who have spent five days cycling from Paris.
Many of those who have cycled through France are war veterans.
Other riders are heading to London from various locations, with many meeting in Blackheath before cycling to Horse Guards Parade.
The 300 cyclists who set off from Paris on Tuesday include many British, American and Canadian servicemen and women. They have cycled more than 350 miles, including passing through various battlefields of the two world wars.
'So important'
Help for Heroes co-founder Bryn Parry said: "We are asking anyone who can, to join us in London, line the route of Hero Ride, donate and demonstrate your dignified respect and long-term commitment to those who serve and risk all on our behalf.
The cyclists met the Duchess of Cornwall before leaving Paris
"To our great British public, we thank you sincerely for your wonderful, continued support.
"To ride alongside a young man missing three limbs as he powers his handbike up yet another hill, in the pouring rain, determined to complete a 90-mile day is inspiration enough to understand why our support is so needed, so important and must endure."
Last week Help for Heroes announced it would not accept donations from the far-right English Defence League.
EDL leader Tommy Robinson had started fundraising after the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on 22 May.
But charity said it would not accept donations from any political party.
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