Hartshead Loop and Ian’s fundraising walk – 20 Jun 26

As ofter happens good things all turn up at the same time. Today was the same for TT.

Background shows a stone bridge wal which the cyclists are going under. There is one tandem with a pair of smiling riders. The stoker is waving at the camera with their right hand.
Hello from TT

Members set out from HQ to experience a new ride we are referring to as The Hartshead Loop.

The new ride utilises some of the quieter local roads taking in some great hills and corners up to Hartsead village and onto Clifton.

The weather was glorious and a few stops were required but noone minded with countryside views and sounds, a grassy knoll or a stone wall to perch on.

Two men in orange cycling tops sit atop a stone wall in bright sunshine laughing. Parts of their bies which are laid on the floor infront of the low wall are visible. They are surrounded by tall grassed and vergeside plants.
Enjoying a break

We combined the return by linking back onto the Greenway at Cleckheaton to parttake in refreshments at the Sunflower Pot Cafe and cheer on the wonderful Ian and Angie who were doing the fundraising walk.

Ian’s walk started bright and early (around 7am). It took him from TTs base near Mirfield Station on to the Spen Valley Greenway (SVGW).

A long straight stretch of road shows two people waking side by side, they have shorts, shirts and hats on. There are low level plans to the left of the picture separated from the road by big sandstone boulders.
Ian and Angie marching towards success

Ian,a stalwart TT stoker, who is totally blind, with the help of his guide and friend Angie, proceeded to walk the 9 miles to the old Low Moor station on the SVGW.

Supported by Barney on a tandem and cheered on by other users of the Greenway, TT members, friends and family, the duo adr it to half way for a refuelling stop at the cafe where they bumped into the TT riders. (We like it when a plan come together!) Coffee, cake and a reprieve from the pace done they set off again to return to TT base in Mirfield.

A man in an orange cycle top sits at a wooden table with a large hotchocolate drink infront of him. It is topped with a generous quantity of cream. His helmet sits to the side of him atop the table.
Sometimes vital sustenance looks similar to a treat…but it’s not, they’re very different! (I swear!)

They competed the entire 18 mile walk in just over 6 hours.

The money raised by Ians GoFundMe and collections from the cafe, kindly organised by our friend ad owner Hayley, were over £900 on the day.

An orange and white leaflet entitled 'Ian"s Spen Valley Trek'. It's has circular pictures of trekkers ok bikes with orange boarders at the edges of the text.The text introduces Ian, explains his vision issues and how much trekkers meas to him it then goes on to explain more about the club's. In a thick orange band at the bottom it has details of how to donate and support financially including a QR code.
Ian’s Treka leaflet explaining what he was planning on doing

These funds will help TT deliver the fantastic rides and support you’ve come to know and love.

We are so very grateful to Ian and TT would just like to thank him and Angie for their hard work and support to the club.

WELL DONE IAN! GREAT EFFORT! THANK YOU to all involved.

A thick green leafy backdrop with a pair on a tandem. The front pilot is approximately a 65 year old white male wearing a white tshirt. The stoker is of similar age and ethnicity but wearing orange.
Smiles on a sunny day tandem trekking

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