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Triple-amputee Mark Ormrod takes on 99.9 mile bike ride

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    Triple-amputee Mark Ormrod takes on 99.9 mile bike ride BBC News

    A triple-amputee former Royal Marine is aiming to raise £500,000 by cycling 99.9 miles.

    Mark Ormrod lost both legs and his right arm when he stood on an improvised explosive device while out on patrol in Afghanistan in 2007.

    The army veteran from Plymouth will ride overnight from Ilfracombe to Plymouth in Devon for the Reorg charity.

    This is the fourth in a series of tasks Mr Ormrod has taken on.

    Since starting with shaving his beard, the former royal marine has been taking on progressively harder physical challenges.

    Starting tonight Mr Ormrod will cycle all night to reach the finish line.

    Ahead of the Challenge he said: This is going to be the worst one yet...

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