Rescuers help injured mountain biker near Harrogate

A mountain biker had to be rescued when he broke his leg riding near Harrogate this week.

The cyclist came off his bike at Norwood Edge, which is a popular location for on and off-road cyclists.

Volunteers from Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association were summoned to help the man on Monday.

Norwood Edge mountain biker rescued

Pic: Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association

In a Facebook post, the association said:

“We received a call from Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist with a 43-year-old male mountain biker who had fallen off his bike sustaining a broken leg.

“First team members on the scene carried out a primary survey while waiting for the team vehicles and the ambulance crew.

“The team assisted the crew to package casualty and then carry off to waiting ambulance. We wish him a quick and full recovery.”


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