Huddersfield Town’s Pedal4Pounds cyclists have done it again

Almost 300 cyclists left the streets of London on Wednesday to ride back to Huddersfield for the fifth year of the fundraising adventure which is “Pedal For Pounds”. The annual challenge raises cash for the Keep It Up campaign, a dual fund for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Town’s academy – two organisations close to Ferno’s heart.

The 230-mile Herbert Chapman trail, in honour of the 1920s Terriers’ and Arsenal boss, fittingly began at the London club’s Emirates Stadium. And after four-days in the saddle the cyclists were glad to be welcomed by fans at the John Smith’s Stadium for their now traditional lap of honour.

Our Managing Director Jon Ellis and his Pink Team successfully completed the challenge despite Jon carrying an injury. In spite of his dodgy knee he kept pushing the pedals to the finish.

Jon said: “It was fantastic riding into the stadium. It really makes it all worthwhile for people to see their family and friends after more than 250 miles.”

If you haven’t already done so and you wish to  support Jon and this event you can still donate to the ‘Keep It Up’ campaign by visiting www.justgiving.com/Jon-Ellis2014 or text KIUP99 £5 to 70070. Jon is aiming to raise £5,000 this time around and has already raised £3,300.

Town chairman, Dean Hoyle, who took part in the ride for the fifth time, said it had been a terrific challenge despite one day of horrendous weather. He said: “To get 300 people doing it for the fifth year on the trot is a credit to everybody. It’s inspiring to see young and old, from 17 to 75-year-olds, and also all the volunteers who give all their time up to come and help.”