Cycle Systems Online

Episode 128: Bike Mechanics in the Townships of South Africa


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This week we welcome back Graeme Freestone King from https://www.velotech-cycling.ltd.uk/campagnolo.shtml as well as catching up on Graeme’s latest news and finding out how Campagnolo are faring in the current economic climate, we find out about Graeme’s work in South Africa with the https://buffalo.foundation/ and https://songezo.co.za/ In a far reaching and humbling interview Graeme discusses being introduced to South Africa by our friend, Sven Thiele from https://www.hotchillee.com/ and seeing first hand the massive disparity in opportunity between the haves and have nots in the suburbs and townships of Cape Town.Being a practical sort, Graeme decided to do something to help and his insight can maybe inspire all of us to make the world a better place? You can donate bikes, equipment and of course money directly at the Buffalo Foundation website above, or contact Graeme at Velotech directly. https://www.velotech-cycling.ltd.uk/index.shtml and https://twitter.com/gfk_velo even old, punctured inner tubes will be welcomed.

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