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Iain has been the leader of the mountain bike section of the Huddersfield Star Wheelers cycling club for a number of years.  He ran and organised the popular Saturday rides across Kirklees and Calderdale.  Earlier this year however he suffered a devastating spinal cord injury whilst out riding and is now facing life changing injuries as a result. 

His family are trying to raise money to help adapt his home in order to help him come home and regain some independence.  Please check out his fundraising page and if you are feeling generous please donate and help a rider who's worked hard to promote mountain biking in his local area. 

 

 

 

 


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 8:47 am
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Bump!


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 9:27 am
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I used to ride the Star Wheelers' time trials as a teenager, and head to the Nook after for a beer (it's a wonder I ever got OK at racing...). They were always wonderfully inclusive events. I don't know Iain but I've chucked some cash in.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 9:56 am
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Don't know the guy, but this happened to a local young lad, a terrible consequences for just enjoying the sport. 

Bump and donation.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 9:57 am
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Donated, bumpity bump. 


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 10:25 am
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Donated, and bump!

All the best to Iain, people like him make a real difference to every day life for a lot of others. I hope you get home soon, continue to make gains, and keep on keeping on.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 12:27 pm
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Donated. I hope he raises enough to get him home and get the care and treatment he needs.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 12:34 pm
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Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.  It is much appreciated.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 12:52 pm
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Donated 👍


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 2:10 pm
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Bumped for the afternoon crowd.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 3:54 pm
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I chucked in a little bit... Not much but every little helps 🙂


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 5:23 pm
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Donated


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 5:57 pm
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This thread is one of the reasons that STW is worth every penny and worth defending to the hilt. If you’re in trouble, need advice or just a chat, there’s always someone on here who can help.

After last year watching an ex-colleague suffer after a stroke and witnessing how poor the safety net is in Britain now, even The Firefighters Charity was poor, it would be good for the STW community to help surpass the target.

Well done @dthom3uk for caring.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 6:28 pm
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Done.


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 7:00 pm
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Done, and bumped


 
Posted : 03/07/2025 7:26 pm
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Done.

There but for the grace of god and all that.


 
Posted : 04/07/2025 9:18 am
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Done 👍 


 
Posted : 04/07/2025 9:31 am
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Another one here. Nice one.


 
Posted : 04/07/2025 9:49 am
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Again, thanks to those that have contributed so far.  Its what makes this place so special.


 
Posted : 04/07/2025 1:11 pm
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Donated.All the best.


 
Posted : 04/07/2025 1:59 pm
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HD postcode here. Donated.


 
Posted : 05/07/2025 8:03 am
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Donated


 
Posted : 05/07/2025 9:27 pm
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Bump for the Sunday crowd 


 
Posted : 06/07/2025 10:55 am
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Donated


 
Posted : 06/07/2025 11:02 am
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Bumpity bump for the midweek post football crowd!


 
Posted : 09/07/2025 9:03 pm
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Donated. Best wishes to Iain for your rehab. 


 
Posted : 10/07/2025 6:02 am
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Added a donation (and a bump)


 
Posted : 10/07/2025 12:01 pm
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Bumpity bump for the hard working Monday to Friday crowd…


 
Posted : 14/07/2025 11:47 am
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Done - good luck


 
Posted : 14/07/2025 12:09 pm
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Bumpity bump for those of you who were going to contribute but haven’t got round to it yet!


 
Posted : 18/07/2025 12:25 pm

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