Get your bike the TLC it needs at the free Dr Bike checks run around the Ealing Borough. These sessions are run by Let’s Ride Southall. Dr Bike is a free service where mechanics will carry out minor repairs on the spot and give advice on how to look after your bike to keep you riding all year round.
Want to cycle more?
If you would like to build your confidence on your bike, book for a free cycle course with Cycling Training with Ealing Council. Want to buy a bike? You can Trial a bike from Peddle my wheels or get a second hand bike with ReActon at Acton Market.
Free Checks and Minor Repairs
Mechanics will check your bike to make sure it’s roadworthy, and make small adjustments and repairs if necessary, such as tuning your gears, adjusting your brakes or pumping your tyres. They will also be able to advise and refer you to a bike shop for anything more serious that cannot be fixed there and then.
Dr Bike free bike check sessions will take place at the following times, dates and locations:
- First Saturday: Haven Green, Ealing, W5 2UZ From 10am to 1pm, 2 November, 7 December
- First Saturday: Acton Market, The Mount, King Street, W3 9NW (By Morrisons). From 2pm to 5pm: 2 November, 7 December
- Second Saturday: West Ealing Farmers Market, Leeland Road, Ealing W13 9HH. 9am to midday: 9 November, 14 December
- Second Saturday: Hanwell Clock Tower, W7. From 1pm to 4pm, 9 November, 14 December
- Last Saturday: Old Southall, Manor House, The Green, UB2 4BJ From 10am to 1 pm
- Last Saturday: New Southall, Southall Square, 57-78 High Street, UB1 3DB From 2pm to 5pm
Dr Bike is free and designed as a drop-in session with no need to book your free bike checks. If you do want to pre-book email mechanics@accteams.uk or call 07949877511 to book or raise queries.
Why Cycle?
Be it walking, wheeling or scooting to school, running or cycling to work, or any everyday journey that we do to get from place to place, active travel can offer a convenient, accessible and affordable way to move more. Better Ealing Streets has a great guide for Why choose Active Travel. Getting from A to B using a bike can often be quicker than any other method, including car or bus, and it’s good for you and the environment, and Better Ealing Streets offer some great Cycling Tips.
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