Fiona Langridge got on her bike and cyclied up the Col d'Iseran in the French Alps, raising money for the Captain James Philippson Trust and Help for Heroes.

This was a challenge that would have been right up James' street - but instead of James standing by her yelling "come on Fi, you can do it", her husband John was right alongside for this leg before cycling off to do a challenge of his own, again for Help for Heroes.

Fiona said "The Col d'Iseran is 2770m/9000ft high, and is the highest road in Europe, but I wanted to do this challenge and wanted to support the Captain James Philippson Trust for my friend Trish, James' mum.

I knew I would suffer before, during and most definitely after the event, but was such a worthy cause I gave it my all.

UPDATE - with pictures to prove it!!

"Hi Everyone

Thank you so much for your generous sponsorship of my bike ride for Help for Heroes in memory of Captain James Philippson.

After a real 'uphill struggle' I was delighted and hugely relieved to reach the top of the Col de L'Iseran ( Europe's highest paved road). I can honestly say it was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do.

There were many moments when I thought I'm not going to make this, but I thought of James and Trish and that gave me the strength to go on.

Thank you all once again"

Fiona feeling no pain at the end of her struggle.	John, Fi's husband who encouraged her all the way, at the end of his very long challenge also for Help for Heroes.