Every year almost 30,000 bikes are abandoned or lost in London alone. And every year an estimated 15,000 refugees find themselves in the capital. The Bike Project takes some of those unwanted frames, fixes them up and donates them to the people who need them most. You can get involved by donating your old bike (in any condition), sponsoring a new one or volunteering in the warehouse. Here refugees can learn the basics of mechanics, and those new to cycling can even be taught to ride. Now the charity has opened a shop, where the most valuable of these lovingly renovated bikes are sold. Prices start from about £150. My eye was caught by this vintage racer from Triumph with its sleek lines and gold paint. Buy it! Good deeds are rarely so well rewarded… (shop.thebikeproject.co.uk)
Triumph Tempest
Price: £234
Frame: steel
Saddle: Brooks
Brakes: Weinmann
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