London Host Opportunity

[jay clock]

is it me or does anyone else prefer not to invite strangers from the internet into my home for a free used cheap bike?

If i was planning a trip of this nature my investigation would take in more than a post on a forum of strangers

I have taken strangers into my house (off Warmshowers.com) and also been hosted several times in NZ. It has been a life enriching experience. Sharon has given a mass of personal info which allows anyone to check her out. So I would not worry on that count.

The bike quality is not one that would appeal to me for a round trip to Wales. However I did "distress" one very like that recently for my student daughter to have in London. They will sell easily and in a day or two on Gumtree

Since Sharon is looking to give/throw away the bikes, why not host her, then flog them on EBay or Gumtree, then keep the cash (if she agrees) or give to a charity.

Sharon, as a keen cycle tourist, if you can stretch to it, go for a slightly better bike. Carrera Subway from Halfords is a good hybrid. Although I would personally avoid Halfords (and especially avoid their Apollo bikes)

As a wannabee Ironman (36 days and counting!) I offer my respect for your long distance exploits!

 

[mark barker]

the cost of what your asking outweighs the cost of the bikes

Maybe helping someone is worth more than the potential financial gain?

 

[david k]

well you make your choices, i prefer to help people in different ways. this ones not for me, i may be alone in thinking that but its the way i feel all the same