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[se22cat]

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[jenny pink]

Hiya,there is a guy called "Dr.Bike"on Facebook...who repairs FREE & sometimes gives bikes away...worth checking out...

[se22cat]

Thanks for the tip, hopefully he is on Twitter too : )

[jenny pink]

no probs

[se22cat]

Bumping in case someone might have a bicycle they no longer need.

[Robert Poste's Child]

I don't have a bike to offer but wondered if you're aware of the free community exercise group that meets at Peckham Rye cafe on Saturday mornings at 10am? They do intervals of walking, jogging or running (everyone goes at their own pace) with toning and strengthening exercises inbetween. I went along for a while and found that being part of a group gets you round even if you're not feeling like it. There's lots of support and encouragement, so very inclusive.

Gumtree's good for bikes. I found my last one on there.

[se22cat]

Hi, thank you very much for the suggestion; I am aware of the group and think it's a great thing, but right now my self-image is pretty poor so would not be comfortable in such a setting. When I can get up to jogging fitness it's something I'd pursue though. I've been checking Gumtree, but only seen kid's bikes, will keep looking I guess, really want to get fit again and I know from past experience that cycling works well for me as I enjoy it and can exercise at my own pace and time.

[flocker spotter]

I have an old hybrid that needs a service you could have - its for a 6 footer though

[flocker spotter]

actually, there is a smaller womens bike that needs a service also that may be available

PM if you are interested

[se22cat]

Thank you very much flocker spotter, the bike looks fantastic and it was a pleasure meeting you : )

[flocker spotter]

good luck!