TIMOTHY Brant-Coles arrived back in Alton on September 8.

The cyclist had just ridden 6,000 miles across the United States and the UK to raise money for Help for Heroes.

There was a crowd in Alton's Market Square to greet him on his arrival accompanied by an escort from Alton Cycle Club and Alton Air Cadets and two flag bearers on cycles, carrying a Union Jack and the American stars and stripes.

Mr Brant-Coles arrived to cheers from his family and friends, girlfriend Amanda and a crowd of well wishers.

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