26/06/2026
🚲 Do You Remember This Bike? 🚲
Some of you may remember this incredible vintage Swiss Army bicycle that found a new home after being sold from Jessie’s Journey HQ.
Well, we’re delighted to tell you that its owner Cary Gross has lovingly restored this 90-year-old Swiss Military MO-05 Infantry bicycle to its former glory and now he’s putting it to work for an amazing cause.
Meet “Tail End Charlie” a 65lb, single speed military bike with one gear, ancient brakes, and a top speed best described as “eventually!” 😄
This Armed Forces Weekend, its rider will be taking on a gruelling 60-mile fundraising challenge, visiting five Armed Forces locations across Staffordshire and Warwickshire:
📍 Tamworth
📍 Atherstone
📍 National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas
📍 Staffordshire Regiment Museum
📍 Walsall Arboretum
The challenge has two important aims:
🇬🇧 To recognise and celebrate the incredible service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community.
🎗️ To raise vital funds for Jessie’s Journey, helping us continue supporting children and families affected by cancer.
The ride begins from Tamworth Castle Grounds at approximately 10:45am on Saturday 27th June, and Gary will be joined for part of the journey by the wonderful John Hills.
We were thrilled to welcome Gary back to our new HQ in Ankerside Shopping Centre today, where he shared his plans with us. Seeing this bike, which once sat in our store, become part of such a meaningful challenge is truly special.
If you’d like to support this fantastic effort, please consider making a donation and sharing this post.
❤️ Every pound raised helps us continue our work supporting local children and families when they need it most.
Donate here:
https://gofund.me/6c6125a40
Good luck from all of us at Jessie’s Journey, we’ll be cheering you on every mile of the way! 🚲💖