“Thank you so much to everyone”: Firefighters cycle to every station in the county to raise money for charity

Two firefighters completed a huge cycle challenge last Friday.

Crew manager Tom Else and firefighter Ben Moody cycled to every fire station in West Yorkshire within 24 hours, starting at Morley and finishing at Spen Valley.

Tom Else and Ben Moody cycled to every fire station in West Yorkshire to raise money for the Fire Fighters charity.

placeholder image — Tom Else and Ben Moody cycled to every fire station in West Yorkshire to raise money for the Fire Fighters charity.

The challenge saw the pair raise more than £1,300 for The Fire Fighters Charity – with donations still being raised – as well as mark 25 years since the 9/11 tragedy, in which 343 firefighters died.

The challenge was split into six stages, with each being between 40 and 50 miles.

The pair mid-challenge at Shipley Fire Station.

Tom said: “It took a little bit longer than we wanted but we got there in the end and we did face some horrible headwinds.

“Thank you so much to everyone who supported us and donated.”

He added: “There's two reasons behind me planning this challenge.

“Firstly to mark 9/11 – I remember exactly what I was doing that day, you get people like Ben who weren’t even born then, but 343 firefighters died at one job.

Spen Valley Fire Station opened in March this year. The station formed the final stop for two WYFRS firefighters who completed a huge charity cycle challenge last week.

“I don’t think that should be easily forgotten.

“Secondly, we're really keen to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity.

“In 2024 I fractured my spine and they helped me massively.

“I always respected the work they did but after the rehab and support they gave me I can't put into words how important it is – they fix broken firefighters.”

Leading up to the challenge, Ben said it would be a “touch into the unknown” having never ridden so many miles.

You can donate or find out more about the fundraiser at: https://tinyurl.com/5hbyy2r6