Charity Cycle - Bikes Robbed!

jive

Well folks,

To cut a long story short my brother was doing a charity cycle that he organised with his 2 friends. The cycle was the length of Britain and Ireland and on Day 9 they stopped in Peterborough for something to eat. When they finished eating they left only to find that all 3 of their bikes had been robbed.

They have so far raised over €5,000 and would still like to finish the cycle. The reason I am posting is they will need just ONE bike to travel from Cork to the North. They have managed to get sorted with two bikes from people they know already but are one bike short. I know it's a long shot but would anyone have an old or spare bike that these guys could borrow for 7 days? When they complete the cycle the bike would be returned. If anyone could offer a bike that would be fit for the job then it would be greatly appreciated. Alternatively if someone could recommend any bike shops in Cork which would be interested in sponsoring them with a bike for the week?

Here is their donation page so that you know this is actually legitimate - http://www.justgiving.com/pedal4all

Thanks in advance!

The charities are: Action Cancer, Irish Cancer Society and Cancer Research UK.

TL;DR:
Charity cycle in which all 3 bikes have been stolen. The guys need 1 bike from the Cork area, which is fit for purpose, for just 7 days to complete the cycle.

derealbadger

jive wrote: »

Well folks,

To cut a long story short my brother was doing a charity cycle that he organised with his 2 friends. The cycle was the length of Britain and Ireland and on Day 9 they stopped in Peterborough for something to eat. When they finished eating they left only to find that all 3 of their bikes had been robbed.

They have so far raised over €5,000 and would still like to finish the cycle. The reason I am posting is they will need just ONE bike to travel from Cork to the North. They have managed to get sorted with two bikes from people they know already but are one bike short. I know it's a long shot but would anyone have an old or spare bike that these guys could borrow for 7 days? When they complete the cycle the bike would be returned. If anyone could offer a bike that would be fit for the job then it would be greatly appreciated. Alternatively if someone could recommend any bike shops in Cork which would be interested in sponsoring them with a bike for the week?

Here is their donation page so that you know this is actually legitimate - http://www.justgiving.com/pedal4all

Thanks in advance!

The charities are: Action Cancer, Irish Cancer Society and Cancer Research UK.

TL;DR:
Charity cycle in which all 3 bikes have been stolen. The guys need 1 bike from the Cork area, which is fit for purpose, for just 7 days to complete the cycle.

I have a spare bike more than welcome to borrow it I am based in kildare bike is a fugi sl 3.0 with tiagra it is a 55 frame will suit from about 5'10 to 6'1

dogsears

jive wrote: »

Well folks,

To cut a long story short my brother was doing a charity cycle that he organised with his 2 friends. The cycle was the length of Britain and Ireland and on Day 9 they stopped in Peterborough for something to eat. When they finished eating they left only to find that all 3 of their bikes had been robbed.

They have so far raised over €5,000 and would still like to finish the cycle. The reason I am posting is they will need just ONE bike to travel from Cork to the North. They have managed to get sorted with two bikes from people they know already but are one bike short. I know it's a long shot but would anyone have an old or spare bike that these guys could borrow for 7 days? When they complete the cycle the bike would be returned. If anyone could offer a bike that would be fit for the job then it would be greatly appreciated. Alternatively if someone could recommend any bike shops in Cork which would be interested in sponsoring them with a bike for the week?

Here is their donation page so that you know this is actually legitimate - http://www.justgiving.com/pedal4all

Thanks in advance!

The charities are: Action Cancer, Irish Cancer Society and Cancer Research UK.

TL;DR:
Charity cycle in which all 3 bikes have been stolen. The guys need 1 bike from the Cork area, which is fit for purpose, for just 7 days to complete the cycle.

I've got one you can borrow, and am in Cork. I'll send a PM

jive

derealbadger wrote: »

I have a spare bike more than welcome to borrow it I am based in kildare bike is a fugi sl 3.0 with tiagra it is a 55 frame will suit from about 5'10 to 6'1

Thanks a million for the offer but got sorted out by the generous dogsears above!

thebouldwhacker

jive wrote: »

Thanks a million for the offer but got sorted out by the generous dogsears above!

I have a 58" in cork if dogsears doesn't work out pm me.

Or if you need additional stuff... gear, bags, panniers, lights (or a lock) etc