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#walkcyclefestival Whitewash!

7 GoodGymers made their way 1km to help the York Bike Belles in York.

  • Paul Anderson
  • York runner
  • Lizzie Kershaw
  • Ellie Dove
  • York runner
  • York runner
  • Val Cameron
 
Friday, 1st of June 2018
 
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Who else would you find loitering under a bridge on a warm summer's evening but a gang of GG Yorkies armed with paint and brushes?

Our mission? A quick lick of paint to cover up the graffiti under the bridge and spruce up the giant gas pipes next to it, ready for some new artwork as part of the #walkcyclefestival.

We quickly got to work, scrubbing off the old paint on the pipes, eliminating various witty remarks from the bridge, and getting quite a few cheers from passers-by, who were glad to see their path getting a bit of a tidy-up! The paint went on quite quickly, mostly where intended, although some of us cough were doing a rather good smurf impression by the end. We also had the chance to demonstrate some great Crystal-Maze style teamwork as we guided Paul, who was carefully balancing to reach the last patches at the top - left a bit, right a bit... got it!

Resisting the temptation to leave our own hand (or paw) prints as a signature, we then went home, leaving things a bit smarter than when we arrived. A great blank canvas ready for tomorrow - watch this space!

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York runner
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Friday June 1st, 2018 21:40

A short run report is ready, but I'm not allowed to edit? (Button is there but it says I can only attend missions...)

York runner
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Friday June 1st, 2018 21:49

Drop me an email, I’ll add!

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