Our Gallery Director, Tommy Zyw’s, bike was stolen last week! Please read on for more information and we ask that you share far and wide.

Over the past five years, Gallery Director Tommy Zyw and his twin brother Davy have dedicated their free time to raise money and awareness for MND research. Davy was diagnosed with MND in 2019 at just 30 years old. Their cycling campaigns have included riding the North Coast 500 in just four days, leading Team Edinburgh in Doddie Aid, and in 2021, completing the Scotland High 5—tackling Scotland’s five highest roads in a continuous 265-mile ride. Throughout his training and these rides, Tommy has relied on his customized Bianchi Oltre, a high-performance racing bike that has enabled him to achieve his charity goals.

On Friday, August 16th, Tommy’s bike was stolen near George Square in Edinburgh, moments after receiving a warning from his mother, who had also experienced a bike theft at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The thieves cut through two locks, leaving them discarded on the street. Although the police were notified immediately, Tommy is now appealing to the Edinburgh community to help find his cherished bike, which holds immense sentimental value.

Tommy says: “This bike is my most prized possession. I’ve ridden thousands of miles on it and raised thousands of pounds for the fight against MND. I’m asking the cycling community of Edinburgh to spread the word and be vigilant for bike thieves operating in the Edinburgh Festival area.”

Specifics: 2021 Bianchi Oltre XR3 CV Disc Carbon Road Bike in Gloss Celeste 5K with hunt carbon wheels!