A Pudsey cyclist is within 1,000 miles of completing a bike ride to raise money for an international charity.
Tim Devereux is riding 12 miles a day around the Pudsey area and is looking to cycle 3,431 miles, which is the equivalent of the journey from Pudsey to Gaza. He is raising money for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
He said: “By yesterday I have been riding for 200 days, and am within 1,000 miles of my goal!
“Since the start of the year, I’ve been riding every day (except two), averaging 12 miles each day.
“I often ride on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal tow-path, and give passers-by my card. Along
the way I have met many well wishers, in person and on line – they have been a great
encouragement!
“The bikes have mostly behaved – some punctures, lots of broken spokes on the ebike,
and a stolen saddle on my ancient road bike!”
“My original goal was 10 miles a day, but I have upped it to 12 so I can finish on my 77th
birthday, 5th October. The fundraising is going well – my target was £1000, but with Gift
Aid, it is now over £4000 – of course, much more is needed!”
Tim’s JustGiving page is here.
You are doing a brilliant job of highlighting the desperate need for aid in Palestine. Every day we see innocent children and adults dying in horrific circumstances often while sheltering from attack or when seeking food. Your cycling campaign has surely saved lives. I urge everyone to support Medical Aid for Palestinians and donate to Tim’s Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/page/tim-devereux-map-2025