Please read Bob's story below, and then imagine if you would like to enjoy a similar experience to Bob. 

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At 10 o'clock on Tuesday mornings, Bob looks forward to his indoor cycling group. It gives him the chance to connect with friends, have a natter and listen to great music - plus he feels better in himself afterwards. Bob has lived on his own for 4 years now, since his wife passed away, and especially during the Covid19 pandemic hasn't got out much to see friends. His son has set him up with Zoom, which is a way of seeing everyone's faces on the screen of his iPad, so Bob has to make-do with seeing his loved ones on the screen instead of in-person. Bob's beloved sisters live many miles away, and he'd love to spend more time with them - maybe one day!

 

Bob had a few heart troubles last year, and now his doctor has advised that some gentle exercise would help Bob's physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Bob has some visitors each day - the nurses, and local support groups who drop in from time to time.

 

Bob loves music from the 50's  - Elvis, Little Richard, Bobby Darin, The Chordettes - he's still got the original vinyl records and enjoys reminiscing about the good old days

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Bob always enjoyed cycling in his youth, so he asked Jen, his support worker, to contact Liferiders, which is a local community cycling project. Simon from Liferiders came round and helped to set Bob up on an exercise bike. There were 3 different types to choose from:

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A couple of times a week, Bob clicks on his iPad link and joins a Zoom call, where he meets up with his friends, Ken, Neil and even on occasion, his sisters. They have a chat, ride their exercise bikes together, and listen to the greatest hits from their favourite era - the 1950s - the birthplace of rock n roll ! There is even a little quiz during the ride to keep Bob's brain exercised too. Bob and his friends check that each other are feeling ok throughout the ride.

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Bob has been keeping an eye on the digital screen of his bike, and he is secretly quite pleased with the distance he has ridden - 25 miles in one month from the comfort of his own dining room! When he reaches the 50 mile mark, Liferiders will make a donation to his favourite charity. He is feeling younger, fitter and happier than than he has felt in years. 

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Please now imagine whether you would like to join an online cycling group from the comfort of your own home. Seeing friends on screen, having a chat, enjoying the music, answering a few quiz questions from your favourite era, having a gentle pedal (nothing too strenuous!)  

 

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