David’s epic cycle ride never left his garage

VIRTUAL 1,000-MILE TRIP FOR CHARITY

DAVID Wright, a former police officer and for over 20 years a match-day photographer with Huddersfield Town, has turned to pedal power to raise funds for Kirkwood Hospice.

A member of Concord Lodge, which meets at Lindley, David sought support from his Masonic friends as he embarked on an online virtual challenge to cycle from Lands End to John O’ Groats.

David, currently self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, has established an indoor cycling rig in his garage, using a smart trainer connected via mobile phone apps allowing him to exercise safely.

So, having located the daunting cycling challenge on a website he was delighted to complete the 1,000-plus miles journey and raise approaching £800 for Kirkwood, which is in constant need of funds.

“I was looking for some incentive to undertake this and I know that Kirkwood and other hospices are not able to stage their own fundraising events because of the virus.

“Kirkwood cared for my mother-in-law several years ago prior to her passing and also late last year for a dear and close Masonic friend,” he said.

David completed the 1,084-mile online route in 13 days at an average of 84 miles per day.

His Just Giving page – www.just giving.com/fundraising/davidwright138 – remains open.

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