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We are a bicycle recycling charity based in Stafford.  Not only do we recycle bicycles to provide affordable transport but in so doing provide the opportunity for unemployed volunteers to gain workshop experience which will help them in their quest to find paid employment.

As a charity we rely on donations of bicycles from the general public, Stafford Police, and Virgin Rail. This weekend was no exception and something very special came through the door. In fact it was six exceptional donations from the same lady - six late 1920's - early 1930's bicycles in rather good condition given they are around 80 years old. They included a child's single speed loop frame and a

They are so interesting we a thinking about adding them to our collection, and will in time restore them and hopefully hire them out for theater or film props.

What has also got us thinking is that one of the bikes has an unusual Sturmet Archer twist gear shifter which looks as if it only has a high and low setting.  At the moment Tim our mechanic is researching this and hopefully will find out more about it.

Let's see what tomorrow brings?  Another six bikes like this could come through the door or it might be just a child's BMX that started life in a high street supermarket!