Earlier today, Dr Dan Harvey – who has been treating coronavirus patients in Nottingham – tweeted to say that when he finished his shift at 2am, he discovered that his bike (and more) had been stolen.
He was swiftly contacted by three firms offering to help out.
Manchester’s cycling commissioner, Chris Boardman, who is chairman of Boardman bikes got in touch, as did folding bike specialist, Brompton.
Harvey’s bike was a Ribble CGR Ti and the Lancashire firm tweeted: “Hey Dan, we’d like to help you get back on 2 wheels ASAP, please could you DM us with your contact details and we can get you a bike sorted. Thanks Team Ribble”
Forbes reports that the firm is hoping to get a like-for-like replacement out to him tomorrow.
Last week we reported on a similar response after a bike was stolen from an NHS nurse.
Thankfully, thanks to police efforts, that bike was recovered and returned.
Earlier this week, a London doctor treating coronavirus patients in intensive care said she would need to walk to work after her bike was stolen from a secure car park at the building where she lives.
Again, there was a swift response on social media and she has been fixed up with a replacement.
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