INJURED army captain Rob Cromey-Hawke is taking part in the Help for Heroes' Centenary Ride 2014 - to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War One.

Rob, from Cowling, will join 12 other serving and veteran residents from the charity's Phoenix House Recovery Centre on a week of cycling challenges, calling at cenotaphs and memorials en-route.

They started from the Durham Light Infantry Museum on Tuesday and will ride between 34 and 60 miles each day, with wreath laying ceremonies conducted at memorials along the route.

Rob, 30, a captain with the Royal Engineers, was injured during a tour of Afghanistan in 2012, damaging his back. He also suffered hearing loss and a brain injury, which has left him with memory and concentration problems, as well as balance, dizziness and light sensitivity issues after the vehicle in which he was travelling drove over an Improvised Explosive Device.

A keen triathlete, Rob has been helped back into sport by Help for Heroes who have funded a high-performance recumbent trike as well as a racing wheelchair. In September, he won two gold medals for Britain in the inaugural Invictus Games.

Mo Usman, centre manager of Phoenix House said: “Recovery activities like the Centenary Ride combine a physical challenge, and the opportunity to socialise and build confidence by meeting inspirational people with time to reflect on a historical moment that has such resonance for our boys and girls. For our heroes and their families, the battle continues.”

To donate to the effort, text RIDE to 70900 - you will be charged £5 plus your standard network rate. Alternatively telephone 01494 750500.