Firm backs club’s epic trip for charity cash

Newly titled as The Pink Link Pedal4Pounds 2 cycle ride, this year’s trip will see participants cycle over 260 miles to the Withdean Stadium in Brighton.

The bike ride will begin on the April 26 and finish on the 30th ahead of Town’s clash against Brighton.

Raising money for the ‘Keep it Up’ campaign, this will be the second time that team members, including Chairman Dean Hoyle, former striker Andy Booth and Sean Jarvis have cycled to an away game.

The campaign is a partnership between Huddersfield Town and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to raise money for the charity and the Club’s Youth Academy.

Town’s Chairman Dean Hoyle said: “It’s fantastic to have a successful, Huddersfield-based company providing the bike ride with a very big backing.

“Excitement is starting to build amongst myself and my fellow riders – there are only a couple of months left now until the bike ride begins, which means all systems go in terms of training.

“If you would like to donate to the bike ride please visit our JustGiving site by going to www.justgiving.com/pedal 4pounds2 and help us beat last year’s total.”

Pink Link managing director Richard Allen added: “We’re delighted to sponsor this year’s bike ride in aid of the Keep it Up campaign. It’s fantastic to help local charities and initiatives.”

Formed in 1908, Huddersfield Town has a proud history and was once recognised as one of the most successful football clubs in England.