Wheeler's Wheels - April 2023

It's worth investigating in a breakdown service

Professional about cycling, David Wheeler cycles 30 miles a week and is a member of Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club

Too many people the thought of breaking down either a puncture or a chain snaping fills them with dread and forces them the stay near home.

Help is at hand. With cars we join the RAC or AA so in the event of a breakdown they will get us going. Well, the same service is available for bikes at a fraction of the cost.

I have just renewed my cover, for all my bikes, it is £24.00 for the year. For this if I breakdown they will by taxi take me home or if I have come by car take me back to the car or a mailing rail station.

It is a great service, and although I have never needed it, the peace of mind that I will get home is good to have.  All you have to do is phone them 24x7 and give them a location as best you can.

There are a number of companies that offer this service and the one I choose even includes overseas cycling. It is the sort of service that can open cycling up to everyone and there is no need to fear a puncture you cannot mend or something worse.  The only exemption is you must be more than a mile from home.

It is a service that is well worth investigating.

Safe riding to all and give fellow cyclists a wave.

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