He may be battling diabetes, asthma, arthritis and the risk of a third heart attack - but that hasn't stopped veteran Allen Stokes from taking on the challenge of a lifetime.
Armed with a bicycle, a 250kg trailer, basic supplies and his wits, Mr Stokes is riding the entire coast of Great Britain to raise money for PTSD sufferers.
Tiny, as he is affectionately known, is circumnavigating more than 7,000 miles around England, Wales and Scotland on a bike donated to him, with an aim of raising £40,000 for several charities.
As a French Foreign Legion veteran, he is no stranger to the challenges facing those who suffer from complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and PTSD.
Following his service, he became homeless for 18 years and developed CPTSD himself, with symptoms ranging from difficulty controlling emotions to destructive behaviour which could include self-harm.
The 52-year-old, from Shropshire, eventually got off the streets and decided, as a way of giving back, to undertake this epic challenge.
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Starting in Plymouth in December 2021, he has since visited locations including Land's End, Holyhead, Snowdon, Ben Nevis and John O'Groats. He is currently on the Norfolk leg of his journey.
So far during his travels, he has slept under a tarpaulin in woodlands, in shop doorways, car parks, bed and breakfasts, hotel gardens, road laybys and a churchyard.
He has also been visiting war memorials to pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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The veteran said he is delighted with the support he has received so far and enjoys keeping his 3,800-plus Facebook followers regularly updated.
But it is the encouragement he gets while cycling, such as “the rubbernecking, bibbing horns, waving and whatnot”, that keeps him going.
He said: “The universe is looking after me and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has and continues to support me on this journey.”
To follow his progress search for the Facebook group 'Tiny’s GB Cycle Ride' and donate at gofundme.com.
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