Today was a fasting day.
So 2 weeks ago I started my early morning cycling routine. through no fault of my own I have missed a few mornings. First I had a flat tire. Then someone stole a part of my saddle which meant I couldn't use it. And on Friday my rear tire was flat again. Aside from the cost (not huge but a bit too regular) the main difficulty I had was finding the time to get the bike repaired and taking it to the workshop without being able to ride it. But it seems the internet has an answer to everything these days. There are 3 companies in Paris which operate mobile bicycle workshops, you reserve your time slot on an App and somebody turns up with a mini workshop on a tricycle to fix you bike. I think its a great concept. This is an example of what I mean by smart-growth rather than de-growth. Here is a new service which adds to the growth of the economy (people are being paid for the service) while having a minimal impact on the environment and encouraging others to do the same by using their bikes. Its an ideal outcome. And you socialise with the mechanic rather than just dropping off your bike at a shop.
So 2 weeks ago I started my early morning cycling routine. through no fault of my own I have missed a few mornings. First I had a flat tire. Then someone stole a part of my saddle which meant I couldn't use it. And on Friday my rear tire was flat again. Aside from the cost (not huge but a bit too regular) the main difficulty I had was finding the time to get the bike repaired and taking it to the workshop without being able to ride it. But it seems the internet has an answer to everything these days. There are 3 companies in Paris which operate mobile bicycle workshops, you reserve your time slot on an App and somebody turns up with a mini workshop on a tricycle to fix you bike. I think its a great concept. This is an example of what I mean by smart-growth rather than de-growth. Here is a new service which adds to the growth of the economy (people are being paid for the service) while having a minimal impact on the environment and encouraging others to do the same by using their bikes. Its an ideal outcome. And you socialise with the mechanic rather than just dropping off your bike at a shop.
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