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Sophie Brownson & Ashley Summerfield

Deliveroo courier says he's always just one crash away from financial disaster

A Deliveroo courier has revealed what the job is really like and how he's living "pay check to pay check and grinding out a living".

While working as a Deliveroo driver might sound like a dream job for avid cyclists, the freedom it brings comes with a price and has left many riders wondering whether it is worth the cost.

Ryan Murphy, 35, has worked as a Deliveroo courier in Newcastle for more than four years and has cycled more than 100,000 miles during that time, delivering everything from groceries to takeaways.

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