Hi readers I want to share some sad news with you.
This is Betty and Brian our beloved Brompton cycles which Mike and I use almost every day to get to and from work and around London.
Yesterday on my way home from work I stopped at the supermarket to pick up some goodies for supper and 10 minutes later I came out and my bike was gone. Someone had stolen it even though I had used a bike lock to secure it to the bike rack.
I am devastated on several counts. 1. We have had the bikes for just over 4 years and they have been on holiday with us. 2. They are used to get to and from and around London. 3. We use them every day to take us to work and back. 4. And last but not least they are like a cherished member of our family.
I have filed my police report, and contacted the insurance company, but I don't expect any good news. We have been searching the internet for GPS devices now just in case the same should happen again, however I will be very reluctant to leave my bike locked up outside any shops going forward.
Now to find a much needed replacement.
I hope you are having a better day than me. Catch you later.........
This is Betty and Brian our beloved Brompton cycles which Mike and I use almost every day to get to and from work and around London.
Yesterday on my way home from work I stopped at the supermarket to pick up some goodies for supper and 10 minutes later I came out and my bike was gone. Someone had stolen it even though I had used a bike lock to secure it to the bike rack.
I am devastated on several counts. 1. We have had the bikes for just over 4 years and they have been on holiday with us. 2. They are used to get to and from and around London. 3. We use them every day to take us to work and back. 4. And last but not least they are like a cherished member of our family.
I have filed my police report, and contacted the insurance company, but I don't expect any good news. We have been searching the internet for GPS devices now just in case the same should happen again, however I will be very reluctant to leave my bike locked up outside any shops going forward.
Now to find a much needed replacement.
I hope you are having a better day than me. Catch you later.........
Ohh bummer. That's really upsetting specially because its something you use so much
ReplyDeleteSad news indeed. It's upsetting when something belonging to you is taken away.
ReplyDeleteThat is really upsetting. I hope you find it or replace it soon (with insurance $).
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear that and I hope you get a new one soon.
ReplyDeletethank you for all your comments - I have been phoning around all the stores, and it would seem that since the Olympics they have been very popular with a lot of visitors buying them and taking them back to their home countries so the selection is limited.
ReplyDeleteI think I may have found one, but it will be approximately £250 more than what we originally paid for it. I am still very upset and angry and will be reluctant to leave the bike unattended again (when I get a replacement).
That is so sad. What a bummer to lose something so cherished. I do hope you find a suitable replacement without too much difficulty.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. And the feeling of violation of your belongings is so desolating, even beyond the inconvenience and expense. Hope new bike is with you soon!
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear that your bike was stolen! :( what a bummer! I hope you find a new one soon.. Like coco mentioned the sense of violation is very hard to go through.
ReplyDeleteSorry to know that your precious bike was stolen. Hopefully, you already found a new replacement. Do update your readers about more of your bicycle riding experience!
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