A five-time world record holder, Army veteran, and disability advocate departed from Twickenham Stadium yesterday on an ambitious 322-mile challenge to deliver the official match whistle for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

Lexi Chambers, who lives with chronic pain conditions and had her leg amputated due to complex regional pain syndrome, set off from the home of English rugby on Sunday, 10 August, wheeling an ultramarathon a day for 10 consecutive days.

Her journey will end in Sunderland on Wednesday, 20 August, ahead of the tournament's opening fixture between England's Red Roses and the USA.

At 8am today (11th August) she will be travelling from Preston to Walsworth via Charlton, Hitchin and Purwell.

The Roads expected to be impacted include : St John's Road, Park Street, Wymondley Road, St Michael's Road, A505

To support Chambers' journey and contribute to her fundraising efforts, visit her JustGiving page here.