Most of you know how much I relied on my bike.

It wasn’t just a bike—it was my way to get to work, take the kids to school and after-school classes, and keep life running smoothly (Jula style).

And now… it’s been stolen, again.

I’m trying to replace it, but I can’t really manage school runs with three kids without an electric assist—two seats and a trailer make it heavy especially up one of the famous rolling hills of Brighton/Hove.

I’ve already spent £225 on the bike, front child seat, back rack, wrap, and tracker. Now I need more quids to turn it into the family vehicle my old bike used to be:

✅ Swytch kit = electric assist – £399

✅ Second child seat – £60

✅ D-lock – £25–£30 (currently borrowing one)

✅ Trailer hitch – £15

Instead of any other birthday present or card for my 40th, I’d love it if you could help me get our pack back on the road. Every little bit helps—£1, £2, £5, or whatever feels comfortable.