Freewheelers volunteer riders work 365 days a year, which means that three riders and a coordinator give up time with their families to be on duty over the Christmas holidays. One of our riders, Simon Whitelock had the brilliant idea to sponsor a shift.  So both Simon and Nick Archer, our Christmas shift volunteers, are doing just that.

Our running costs are now over £30,000 a year. With two shifts a week (Monday–Thursday and Friday–Sunday) that works out at £300 to run the three duty bikes on a single shift. 

Nick has launched a JustGiving page and hopes that his work colleagues, friends and family will give generously. If you want to show your support to Nick, Simon and the other riders over the Christmas break then you can donate by debit or credit card at www.justgiving.com/nick-archer

Mel Rowbottom, of Channel 5 Emergency Bikers fame, is one of our New Year volunteer riders along with husband Martyn who will be coordinating. Mel too is seeking sponsorship for her shift. You can sponsor her through BT's MyDonate facility at mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/freewheelingwithmel

You can read more about Nick and Mel on our Volunteer Interviews page. 

Update: As of December 21st, Nick's total is over £610, which pays for two full shifts, and Mel has raised £310. Both totals are even higher once the 25% Gift Aid is added. We extend our warmest thanks to their friends, relatives and supporters!