LMNH: "Look mum, no hands!" - Cycle café/bar/workshop on Old Street

Just in case they don't have access to their LMNH email and on the off chance that they find their ways here, this is the email I sent earlier:

Dear Matt, Lewin and Sam

I am hoping that you have access to your LMNH email.

I was absolutely devastated to hear the news of the end of LMNH. I know how the three of you have fought since before the pandemic to keep going, only, at every turn, to have more issues placed in your path.

You created and nurtured something very special on Old Street. Not just a “café, bar and workshop” but an icon; an institution; a community; a focal point for cycling; a place for memories and so much more. In recent times, LMNH has become even more important for me, not just as the best place to get top grade servicing of my bikes but as a regular escape from the solitude of working from home; a place where I could go for good food, great green tea and always a friendly face and a chat.

I have been coming to LMNH since it first opened and when it was a hang out for LFGSS in the forum’s prime. Since then we have had family celebrations there, been informed, bought art, been entertained, fed and watered. I’ve had business meetings there, bought caps, jerseys and underpants (wearing a pair today in sad commemoration TMI) and been greeted by friendly faces from Mick McCarthy and Henry to David as well, of course, as the three of you..

I hope that whatever you do next is such as success but without the challenges of the past few years. Please let me know what you move on to. Sam, in particular, I will always need my bikes serviced!

Best wishes for the future and thanks for the past