On Friday July 1st, The Flying Crane had its official first birthday, marking the day that it went on duty following its presentation to Freewheelers by All Hallows School. Its mileage was an incredible 31,440 meaning that it has done an average of 605 miles a week — made all the more remarkable because the bike was taken off the road during the snowy weather in December and January. During the past year The Flying Crane has made around 1,000 deliveries, including some emergencies where a patient's life was considered to be at risk. We estimate that the bike has saved local hospitals £50,000 during the year, which would have been spent on taxi fares and couriers if we had not offered our service. Our thanks goes once again to the staff, pupils and parents of All Hallows School for their generous donation.