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Bristol’s pedal-powered plumber
Even before quitting their job fitting bathrooms, Benedict Sansam knew that the best way to get around Bristol is by bike.
So when they become a self-employed plumber, the business could only ever be based on two wheels.
Benedict’s pedal-powered plumbing business has since grown almost as fast as it takes them to cycle down Park Street with panniers laden with the tools of the trade.
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“When I quit my job fitting bathrooms to become self-employed there weren’t any cycling plumbers in the UK that I knew of,” the Easton-based plumber told Bristol24/7.
“But I wanted to do something to address climate change and Bristol’s air pollution.”
There are many benefits of bike-powered businesses. Research suggest that it can make the business owner have a more positive outlook towards attitude and better customer service.
Benedict hopes to continue to promote a different way of travelling for work they are joined on the streets of Bristol by a growing number of cargo bikes.
The best way to get around Bristol is on two wheels, especially for Benedict the pedal-powered plumber.
For more information, visit www.pedalpowered.wixsite.com/plumbing
Main photo: David Wilcox
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