For Earth Day today I repaired bikes for refugees…tomorrow a 125k bike ride.

gregandrebarrett Bike Routes, Bikes April 22, 2021 1 Minute

Today I did a small part for Earth Day…as a volunteer bike mechanic for Bikes Without Borders‘s The Great Bike Recycle program I repaired three used bikes, that will be givin free (with helmets and locks) to a poor family, empowering them with mobility.

Tomorrow I am going to enjoy Mother Earth with a 125km ride on the following Toronto north loop … https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35745334

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I’m married to a wonderful woman, blessed with two bright daughters, retired from a rewarding IT career, who loves cycling (especially bikepacking adventures), being a cycling and refugee advocate (bikeswithoutborders.org, martinluther.ca), and exploring the world and its peoples. I'm also a member of Cyclepath Oakville Race Team. View all posts by gregandrebarrett

Published April 22, 2021

2 thoughts on “For Earth Day today I repaired bikes for refugees…tomorrow a 125k bike ride.”

Wayne Vanwyck says:

April 23, 2021 at 11:16 am

Greg, you’re a good man! What a wonderful service to people who need help. Your dedication to this cause is amazing – not to mention the strength, stamina and determination it takes to ride 125Km!! Well done!

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1. gregandrebarrett says:
  
  April 23, 2021 at 8:14 pm
  
  Even when it is hard, it is easy to do what you love.
  
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