It is always reasonable to expect the bikes to be ‘test ridden’ before being put up ‘For Sale’. Our chief test rider takes this very seriously. The chief ‘power washer’ is not impressed by all this, as you can see below.
Sherborne Test Pilot?
Sherborne Shop reporting…………
It must be spring because all the nice people are out buying bikes. And I thank them very much for doing so.
Another great week for sales and fixies, including a nice Pashley Ladies to service and test ride all over town !!!!
Royston made an 18 gear Mongoose special with front suspension. Sold it yesterday. Whilst me and Anthony just keep working working working.
Lots of donations which means by back yard is looking like a bike retirement home now. Go to know that we down here are keeping the rest of the work force on their toes…………………………. He He 
News from the Front Line
It’s been a long and mentally tiring day up at Hope 2 Cycle Central (Shaftesbury) today (for me) and both a mentally and physically tiring day for Kev as whilst I was next door sorting out a computer for Shaftesbury Carers, Kev managed to sell two bikes and do a pile of repairs and services!
We really don’t pay him enough… Hang on though – we don’t pay him, he volunteers 
Quick Update
A simple note; 12 bikes sold in 3 days by the Sherborne TEAM. Excellent it is, the best we have ever achieved it certainly is, and fixies and customers coming back next week as well.
I Pay Road Tax
Follow this link to read an interesting article on the Road Tax argument:
I Pay Road Tax.
USB Power Supply for Cycles

The Plug II
The Plug is the world’s first electric power supply, which is fully integrated and can be operated and serviced on devices such as GPS devices, mobile phones or MP3 players.
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Wednesday 8th Feb, Bournemouth University Art College Campus
Diary Date – The Mobile Workshop will be doing FREE Dr Bike Cycle Safety Checks at Bournemouth University Art College on Wed 8th Feb.
Pop along and say “Hi” (and bring biscuits if you’re feeling generous) 


