and you thought you had a heavy load?

[mercalia]

read this story

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-35870057

I bet not single 32 spoke light weight wheel around

[al_yrpal]

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=104727

[robing]

I saw an interesting programme on TV and it said that owning a bike in parts of the third world can be enough to lift people out of poverty. As it gives them freedom to travel, trade goods etc.

[HoratioWondersocks]

And to think I worry (iam a bit of kitchen sink neurotic rider)when I take pump ,tyre levers ,some tools ,spanner in case pedals come loose ,tubes etc etc and this supplemented in summer with bottled water, flask ,sandwiches ,some spare cash et al.
I am convinced my wheels will buckle at any moment.
Looking at those pictures does ease my mind somewhat .

But then again perhaps.........
Such a worry this cycling malarky.

[Kenn]

Owning a bike can make a huge difference in Africa. If you have an unused bike in the shed Re-cycle charity has a lot of collection points for bikes most of which get shipped there. (Some unsuitable ones are re-furbished and sold.)

[John Holiday]

Have been a supporter of Re - cycling for a number of years & they do excellent & very valuable work.
Some of the stories on the benefits derived from getting a basic bike are extremely heartwarming.
Good luck to them & long may their efforts continue.

[djqster]

If you have a hankering for an ex-postie bike Elephant Bike will sell you a refurbished one and also send a second one to Malawi

http://elephantbike.co.uk