Firefighters set off on gruelling 650-mile charity bike ride

A team of firefighters from Todmorden have set off on a 650-mile bike ride to raise money for charity.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jul 2014, 11:58 BST
Firefighters from Todmorden Station are undertaking a 650-mile charity bike rideFirefighters from Todmorden Station are undertaking a 650-mile charity bike ride
Firefighters from Todmorden Station are undertaking a 650-mile charity bike ride

The team left Todmorden Train Station this morning (Tuesday) and are cycling to Todmorden’s twin town of Bramsche in Germany.

The team, which hopes to raise £3,000 for three charities - Save the Children, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and The Fire Fighters Charity, aims to complete the journey withing three days.

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Watch commander for Todmorden Carl Fielden said: “It’s going to be a tough challenge and we really hope the weather holds out for us! I think there’s going to be a few saddle sore cyclists by the end of it!

“The Tour de France visiting Yorkshire gave us the idea and by the time July comes around there will be a real buzz of excitement in the air.”

The team comprises of ten local firefighters cycling in pairs, on a rota system, travelling through five countries - England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, non-stop.

Local businesses and schools have already raised money for the team, including over £200 from Castle Hill School, Todmorden, and £400 from Walsden St Peter’s Primary School, Walsden.

To sponsor the team, visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/todtobramsche

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