Corry Cycles donates $500 bike to Ayuka Yamada, Tato Chiramberro after two thefts in Mackay

After losing two bikes in three months, a “very mad and very sad” couple has been supported by a local businessman and community.

Ayuka Yamada, Tato Chiramberro and Corry Cycles head mechanic Mark Querl after the couple received a free replacement charge.

A local business owner has saved the day after a Queensland couple had two bikes stolen in just three months.

Ayuka Yamada is a Mackay resident from Japan who hosts origami workshops at the Riverside Market.

But on Wednesday, November 13, she shared to the Mackay Noticeboard Facebook page her partner, Tato Chiramberro, had his bike stolen, the second at their home.

Ms Yamada said “I’m really mad and very sad”.

Their bike, a grey trek, was also their only form of transportation.

“We loved this bike and it is the only transport for us because we don’t have a car,” she said.

“I really like Mackay, but now I’m getting annoyed by these conditions.”

Ms Yamada asked if anyone had an extra bike they didn’t need to reach out to her.

Her post caught the eye of local bicycle businessman Evan Corry, who runs Corry Cycles, a 17-year-old business.

Mr Corry said he thought Ms Yamada seemed genuine.

“We’ll jump in on this one and help out,” Mr Corry said.

“We’d love to fix all those problems around town but you just help where you can.”

On Tuesday, Mr Corry commented on Ms Yamada’s post and said he would help her out with a free replacement bike.

Ms Yamada hosts a origami workshop at Bluewater Quay during the Thursday afternoon Riverside Markets.

The bike he had in mind for Ms Yamada and her partner was a Giant mountain bike, valued at $500.

“We were happy to pay it forward,” Mr Corry said.

“Its good to see it going to the right people.”

Corry Cycles’ head mechanic Mark Querl performed the handover to the grateful couple on Thursday, who promptly shared their experience on social media.

“First thank you so much for supporting us,” Ms Yamada said.

“I appreciate you guys … even some people who don’t know about us tried to support us to buy another bike.
“I’m still surprised for what happened for us.”

Thanks to the support from Corry Cycles Mr Chiramberro partner can continue going to work although Ms Yamada promised the new bike also came with a “nice lock”.