Summary
Derek, an above-knee amputee, is attempting to cycle the Trans-Pennine Trail, coast-to-coast, to raise vital funds for the LA.
My name is Derek, and I became an above-knee amputee in 2017, after a long history of issues with my left leg. Becoming an amputee is a very challenging time in someone’s life, both for the individual and their family. It throws up lots of problems to be overcome, both emotionally and physically. After learning to walk again (which took a lot of time and effort), I continued to progress with my rehabilitation and eventually started cycling again. I found out about the Limbless Association a few months after my limb loss. The Limbless Association (LA) are there for all amputees and their families, from pre-amputation and onwards for life. They provide help, support, advice and training, so you can become the very best version of yourself. I wanted to give something back to the charity which, for me, has been so helpful in my life, helping me to move forward.
As an above-knee amputee and a keen cyclist, I’ve decided to attempt to cycle the Trans-Pennine Trail, coast-to-coast, to raise vital funds for the LA. I’m calling this experience “TPT 1IN7” – Trans Pennine Trail, 1 leg, 7 days. I’ll be cycling on an electric assist bike (which is road-legal) – while it is electric, it still requires me to put in the effort and cycle! I’m hoping to start the challenge on 11 th April 2026. I’m hoping that this challenge will improve awareness of the LA to those due to experience limb loss in the future, as the help that the LA provides really does improve the quality of life for all amputees. As their slogan says: “No Amputee Need Cope Alone.”
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