More power to our elbow…

More power to our elbow…

The Bike Shed is powered by volunteers.  Without volunteers we are nothing and cannot help our community to get on their bikes and get on with life. Here are just a few reasons why our volunteers come and help out on a Saturday Morning: I love tinkering with bicycles. I…

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Joe – Volunteer Profile

Joe – Volunteer Profile

Name : Joe Nickname : Pilgrim Specialist Area : Dis-assembly Polo Player? : Yes Hobbies (other than bikes) : Playing and coaching sports. Collecting junk to fill his shed! Favourite Quote : “The longest journey starts with the smallest step (or pedal movement?!)” About : Joe, a former bike phobic…

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Tim – Volunteer Profile

Tim – Volunteer Profile

Tim has been cycling since forever, and is trying desperately not to turn into a cycle activist, even though the benefits of cycling are just so hard to ignore. Helping at the Bike Shed since sometime back in 2011, he has rebuilt a Raleigh Royale from the 1960’s and given it a new lease of life as a fun to ride Fixed/Free.

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Martin – Volunteer Profile

Martin – Volunteer Profile

Martin first came to the bike shed mid 2011 to donate bikes and search for a few spares to take away. A keen cyclist, he regularly rides the full distance to work, 20 miles from his home. Rarely missing a Saturday repair session and always getting involved with the bike polo, you are likely to see him the next time you come down to see us.

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