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Anyone able to help with this one?

I’m trying to find someone who does a ‘trail taxi’ service in Manchester (minibus & trailer, like the old Glentress Bike Bus).

Does anyone do such a thing or know of any alternatives?

Thanks,

Andy


 
Posted : 04/06/2019 8:47 pm
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Lots of airport transfer companies use mini buses with trailers. Trailers are normally filled with suitcases but should easily hold bikes.


 
Posted : 04/06/2019 8:58 pm
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Not sure.

I was hoping for something a bit more purpose-designed; essentially have been roped into organising a charity bike ride and need to get the participants and their bikes back from the destination.

I know there are/have been companies doing this sort of thing, and some clubs might have a suitable trailer we could hire, I guess?


 
Posted : 05/06/2019 7:43 am
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Try to contact whoever organises outdoor education in the area. I know in Edinburgh the outdoor education people have access to bike trailers


 
Posted : 05/06/2019 7:48 am
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I think there is someone in Liverpool that does it. I'm sure that's where the driver was from on a guiding riding trip I did.


 
Posted : 05/06/2019 8:59 am
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Try some of the scout groups, some of them have bike trailers.


 
Posted : 05/06/2019 9:39 am
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I think there is someone in Liverpool that does it. I’m sure that’s where the driver was from on a guiding riding trip I did.

This would be ideal - anyone any more thoughts?

I’ll have a look at the councils in the meantime.


 
Posted : 05/06/2019 7:02 pm
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If it's for a charity you might be able to persuade Dave Peel at Oakhill School in Whalley to lend or hire you the school's very large bike trailer. He uses it a lot for the school's charidee bike rides. He might even be able to set you up with a minibus and driver if you ask very nicely indeed.


 
Posted : 06/06/2019 9:04 am

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