Joint fundraising event with Haig Housing and Hidden Warriors CIC
A 300+ mile cycle ride in 3 days leaving the National Memorial Arboretum on Monday 17th April 2023 and heading to the Menin Gate in Belgium to lay a wreath on Wednesday 19th April.
The seven riders with a support driver taking part (see profiles below) are Armed Forces Veterans and Serving Royal Navy and are raising money to support Veterans.
Gavin Tuach
Serving Royal Navy WO2
This is Gav’s 5th cycling fundraiser in 5 years directly supporting Veterans. Gav is a Hidden Warriors CIC Founder and Director
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13-Gavin-Tuach-1.png)
Brian Macalpine
Former Army Royal Engineers
An experienced runner with 14 marathons under his belt. He runs to raise awareness and funds for charities which support Veterans.
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brian-Macalpine-1.png)
Ian 'Hattie' Jacques
Royal Navy Veteran
Hattie served 42 years in the Royal Navy and is an experienced cyclist who adds so much value to these events.
Great to have you involved!
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hattie-Jacques-1.png)
Lee Windeatt
Served 30 years in the Royal Navy.
Rides bikes in between driving a desk for Jurassic fibre and walking the dogs. 4th fundraising event to support Veterans
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lee-Windeatt-1.png)
Lee Cox
Served 17 years in the Royal Navy before being medically discharged.
Cycling helped recover fitness and looking forward to riding to support Veterans
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lee-Cox-1.png)
Michael Marven
Ex Gunner now living in Yorkshire. Participates in ultra-distance running/walking and cycling events for fitness and to raise veterans profile and fundraise. Main interest is mountaineering having to been to ranges across the world including the Himalayas
Michael is Housing Manager at Haig Housing and has worked for the charity for 12 years
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Michael-Marven-1.png)
Steve Bolton - Support Driver
25 years served in the Royal Navy having served since 16 years old
This is the second event for Hidden Warriors CIC and first for Haig Housing Trust. After the first (see photo) thought it was best to be behind the wheel supporting the guys for this epic one.
Proud to be involved and helping towards supporting veterans.
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Steve-Bolton-1.png)
Howard Dunn
Royal Army Medical Corps Veteran
Proud representative of Hidden Warriors CIC. Looking forward to supporting Haig Housing Trust and Hidden Warriors CIC on Ride To The Gate 2023, both amazing causes that support Veterans.
![](https://www.haighousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Howard-Dunn-1.png)