Family of cyclist who suffered life-changing injuries in crash in Spain launch campaign to bring him home

Cost of bringing John Telfer back to Scotland expected to be €19,000

John Telfer (centre) while riding in Spain

The family of a Scottish cyclist who suffered life-changing injuries while riding in Spain have launched a crowdfunding campaign to pay for a private air ambulance to bring him home.

John Telfer crashed while cycling in eastern Spain on May 4, hitting another cyclist who had come down after riding over a raised tree root in the road.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.