Dr Bike at Lockleaze Adventure Playground
For peace of mind and a smoother ride, get free bike checks and fixes with Life Cycle's qualified mechanics.
Location
The Vench - Lockleaze Youth and Play space and Community Centre
Romney Avenue Lockleaze BS7 9TB United KingdomAbout this event
We're bringing our mechanics to Lockleaze! They'll provide bike safety checks and service key components, including adjusting or replacing brake blocks, tuning gears and fixing punctures.
Where to find us
We'll be outside on the grass in front of Lockleaze Adventure Playground (the Vench), from 9 am - 1 pm on the advertised dates.
Price
We offer this service free, thanks to funding from Bristol City Council and Travelwest.
What we offer on the day
Our qualified mechanics check bikes of all kinds, from vintage to road bikes - and electric bikes. We normally have 20 - 30 minutes to spend on each bike, so we'll prioritise what we can get done in the time to make the bike safe. If a bike is in pieces or requires major repairs, we’ll refer you to our bike workshop in Horfield.
About us
Life Cycle is a charity that works with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey: From learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.
We know that with the right support, anyone can benefit from bikes. We help thousands of people each year by providing:
- Bikes that are safe, smooth and fun to ride.
- Cycle training for all ages and abilities.
- Cycling activities for people with additional needs.
- Industry-accredited training for the public - and people in prison.
Support our charitable work
If you'd like to make a donation and support our charitable work, please do so via our website: https://lifecycle.org.uk/donate
Watch our video below to find out more.
Frequently asked questions
We'll prioritise what can be done in the time available to make each bike safe. This could include: Replacing inner tubes; Replacing brake cables/brake blocks; Adjusting gears; Inflating tyres. We provide a bike ‘prescription’ as a record of work done, with recommendations for any further work.
We check bikes of all kinds (from vintage to road bikes) and electric bikes.
We can only cover so much in 30 minutes at a pop-up service! We won't be able to: Clean your bike; Replace outer cables; True wheels; Replace spokes; Service disc brakes, suspension forks, tubeless tyres or other high-end parts; Fit spare parts the customer has bought off the internet.