I started Lent by giving up riding my mountain bike, not that I planned to do so but because some one decided that they should have it rather than me!

What's more, because the insurance company considered that it was not secure at the time it was taken; being on private property and, out of sight up a private driveway, it was not covered by my insurance. Sad really when you consider the replacement cost would be over £1,000.

I may be 55.5 years old but I still like riding my bike, especially on the off-road trails locally. I suppose I should be angry but in reality I'm sad, not so much for the loss of my beloved bike but for the fact that someone should think that it's right to take something which not only means a lot to me (we've been on many adventures together) but cost me a lot of time and hard earned money. I'll never be able to build one like it again, it was unique.

As we often pray as part of the Lord's Prayer, "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." Well that sort of forgiveness is not easy but anger and a desire for revenge only leads to bitterness.

I'd like my bike back but I'm not going to allow the thoughtless and selfish act of a thief to steal my peace and joy. Just treat her with care and let her see the view from the hills some time.

Gerry Davies, Gloucester Court, Malvern Link.