This expat banker retired early to find purpose running a free bicycle repair shop in Balestier

An expat banker in Singapore's Balestier neighborhood has found unexpected purpose in early retirement. According to Channel NewsAsia, Philip Mehl now runs a free bicycle repair service, fixing dozens of bikes each week for residents who depend on them for daily transportation. What started as a retirement plan has become a labour of love — Mehl discovering fulfillment in keeping his neighbors' bicycles running.

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