We are thrilled to be starting a new Bike Club, the #BurgessBikeClub - a fun and friendly mixed Bike Club for all!

📅 Where: meet at Giraffe House, Burgess Park - out the back by the BMX track.

📅 When: first session is Wednesday 30th April, 4.30 till 6.30pm, and then bi-weekly thereafter.

🚴‍♂️ Looking to build skills, make new friends, and boost your confidence on two wheels? The Burgess Bike Club is here for you. Our mixed bike club is perfect for young riders who want to enjoy the thrill of cycling in a supportive and welcoming community.

🌟 What We Offer
Skill-building sessions: learn essential cycling techniques and become a more confident rider.
Social Rides: explore local routes and discover new places with fellow cycling enthusiasts.
Free access: all sessions are free, and loan bikes are available to ensure everyone can join in.
Inclusive fun: designed for kids of all levels and abilities, this club is about fun, not competition!

💚 Why Join?
Cycling is much more than just exercise; it’s about experiencing the outdoors, building friendships, and fostering confidence. At Burgess Bike Club, we’re committed to creating an inclusive space for all young riders to thrive — boys, girls, siblings, and everyone in between!

Whether you`re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, the Burgess Bike Club welcomes you with open arms.

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GirlsBike2 - bike club for girls and NBs, aged 8 to 16 yo.

25/04/25, 16:30 till 18:30
Meet at Giraffe House, Burgess Park - out the back by the BMX track.
Cycling skills and socialising!

It is course building time:
Help build a skills course for the skills the riders want to practise, and then practise them!

If you fancy joining in the fun, email emily@ccw.bike for more info.

Pics from our residential, feel free to tag yourself if you see yourself!

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The week ahead in LONDON with @CommunityCycleworks w/c 21st April 2025

Friday 25th April:
#Bikefix Friday at our London workshop
3pm till 6pm - turn up and fix!

Friday 25th April:
#GirlsBike2 - a bike club for girls and NBs.
4.30pm till 6.30pm. Meet at Giraffe House, Burgess Park - out the back by the BMX track
Cycling skills and socialising.
This week: working cornering at speed.
Email emily@ccw.bike for more info

Saturday 26th April:
#Bikefix Saturday at our London workshop
10.30am till midday - women/trans/NB
Midday till 4pm - open to all

That`s it for this week.

#CCWEvents #CCWEventsLondon
#StreetsForPeople #SouthwarkCouncil @Notting_hill_genesis
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GirlsBike2 - bike club for girls and NBs, aged 8 to 16 yo.

18/04/25, 16:30 till 18:30
Meet at Giraffe House, Burgess Park - out the back by the BMX track.
Cycling skills and socialising!

It is GAMES DAY! -
Musical Bikes
Steal the tail
Shark attack
Sumo
Capture the flag
Limbo
Infection

If you fancy joining in the fun, email emily@ccw.bike for more info.

Pics from our social night, feel free to tag yourself if you see yourself!

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The next combined Women and Girls session at #SnodlandPumpTrack!

Monday 28th April, 4:00pm to 5:30pm

With the most amazing Kate and Kim

Session is free for girls, but we ask for a voluntary £3 donation for over 18s.

Fun, fitness, improve your bike skills and meet and make friends at the same time!

Feel free to bring your own, but we have plenty of bikes and helmets to borrow if you need them.

#CCWEvents #CCWEventsKent
Supported by @accesssport and @communitycycleworks
#Bikelife #PumpTrack #PumpTracks
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The week ahead in Kent with @CommunityCycleworks w/c Monday 21st April 2025.

Tuesday 22nd April:
@SnodlandBikeClub rider meetup at #SnodlandPumpTrack - 4pm to 6pm. All the usual fun.
Team mechanic @SICOBikes with #bikefix

Saturday 26th April:
@SnodlandRidersCCC - adults group social bike ride. Around 1.5 hours at a chatty pace, about 12 to 15 miles with an option to cut it shorter for those wishing to do so. Lead by qualified ride leaders.
Always friendly and welcoming. Meet 10am at Snodland Community Centre. No lycra necessary. New riders always welcome. We retire to a cafe afterwards for coffee and more chatting, but this is optional of course.

That`s your lot for this week.

#Bikelife #PumpTrack #PumpTracks
@wwmt_charity funded by @rideleloop @wearecyclinguk @accesssport
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Don’t forget our next Community #Bikefix takes place this Saturday (19th April) and this time we’re running two sessions.

We will be at Co-op St Peter’s Village from 10am-1pm and then Co-op Snodland from 2pm-5pm. @coopuk

Our skilled mechanics Simon from @sicobikes and Syed will be on hand to repair your bikes – a bike check is completely free of charge, if anything needs to be repaired, we will simply ask for a small donation just to cover the cost of the parts if required as the project is funded by @WeAreCyclingUK #BigBikeRevival

For more info, see: https://ccw.bike/bike-fix

We hope to see you there.

#CommunityCycleworks #CyclingForAll #CommunitySupport #SnodlandBikeClub #SnodlandPumpTrack #BigBikeRevival
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The week ahead in Kent with @CommunityCycleworks w/c Monday 14th April 2025.

Monday 14th April:
@SnodlandBikeClub trip to Swinley Bike Hub mountain bike trail centre.
Riders are all booked in and ready to have an amazing day exploring the trails and building their skills at this fantastic bike space.

Tuesday 15th April:
@SnodlandBikeClub rider meetup at #SnodlandPumpTrack - 4pm to 6pm. All the usual fun.
Team mechanic @SICOBikes with #bikefix

Saturday 19th April:
Community #Bikefix day
Peter’s Village Co-op 10 till 1pm
Snodland Co-op 2pm till 5pm
Just look out for us underneath our eye-catching gazebo in the store`s car parks and rock up and fix.
The service is FREE as it`s funded by @WeAreCyclingUK as part of their #BigBikeRevival campaign but there may be a small charge for parts if they are required.
See here for details: https://ccw.bike/bike-fix

That`s your lot for this week.

#Bikelife #PumpTrack #PumpTracks
@wwmt_charity funded by @rideleloop @wearecyclinguk @accesssport
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#DidYouKnow that Community Cycleworks is 13 years old?

Stewart Vanns and Matt Beale-Collins founded Community Cycleworks in 2012 after they noticed a growing number of children missing out on free Bikeability training—simply because they didn’t have a bike or theirs was broken, with no way to fix it.

Frustrated by a lack of access and a growing ‘throwaway’ culture, they set out to make a change. Community Cycleworks gives young people, often from marginalised backgrounds, the space and support to learn basic bike repair skills, use second-hand parts to keep things affordable, and take part in fun, confidence-boosting cycling activities that open up new possibilities.

Helping the next generation get pedalling—and keep pedalling 💪🚴‍♀️

Want to support our work? Find out how you can get involved here 👉 https://communitycycleworks.co.uk/get-involved/

#DidYouKnow #CommunityCycleworks #BikeLife #YouthEmpowerment #CycleMore #RepairReuseRide ...

🚴‍♂️ #DidYouKnow your organisation can partner with Community Cycleworks to promote cycling and make a real impact—both in the workplace and the wider community.

✅ Support your staff with regular on-site Bikefix sessions✅ Gift a local school or youth club a Fix a Bike course✅ Try a bespoke, bike-based team building activity that’s far from ordinary
✅ Sponsor our Girls Bike 2 club and join them on one of their activities

Whether it’s boosting wellbeing at work or giving back to your local area, we’ve got something to get everyone moving.
Drop us a line to find out more 📩

#DidYouKnow #CorporatePartnerships #CycleToWork #TeamBuilding #FixABike #CommunityImpact #Bikefix ...

🔧 We’re proud to be a partner of Southwark Youth Justice Service. Since 2018 we have delivered bike refurbishment sessions to young people as part of their reparation and restorative justice programmes.

These sessions offer more than just bike repair skills—they give young people the chance to build confidence, learn responsibility, and experience achievement in a supportive, hands-on environment. These bikes are then put into the hands of local people, supporting them to cycle.

We’ve seen first-hand how something as simple as fixing a bike can open the door to better choices and brighter futures. One young person even said, “I never thought I could fix something on my own. Now I want to do more.”

It’s about changing mindsets and giving young people the tools—literally and figuratively—to rebuild.

Read more about our work here 👉 https://communitycycleworks.co.uk/youth-offending/

#FixABike #CommunityCycleworks #SecondChances #SkillsForLife #YouthSupport ...

🌍 Happy Earth Day from Community Cycleworks 🚲💚

Today, we’re celebrating the power of pedals over petrol. Every bike ride is a step (or spin) toward a cleaner, greener planet — and our young riders are leading the way 🌱

At Community Cycleworks, we believe in building a better world from the ground (and wheels) up — by teaching young people how to fix, ride, and love their bikes. Because sustainability starts with skills, confidence, and a whole lot of teamwork.

This Earth Day, why not:
✅ Ditch the car for a local cycle
✅ Learn how to fix up an old bike
✅ Support youth-led sustainability projects

Let’s ride toward a cleaner future — together 💪🌎
#EarthDay #CommunityCycleworks #RideForThePlanet #YouthPower #PedalForChange ...

🚲 Meet Tom – Mechanic, Teacher & Cycling Superfan 🛠️

By day, Tom keeps bikes in top shape and empowers others to do the same. By… well, the other part of the day, he’s a professional researcher and full-time cycling advocate.

Naturally nosey and always up for a chat, Tom thrives on meeting new people and sharing his passion for cycling as a practical, sustainable way to get around. He believes two wheels have the power to change lives – and he’s on a mission to make cycling more accessible for everyone.

His speciality? Bike-based DIY. Whether it’s a squeaky brake or a slipped chain, Tom’s all about giving riders the confidence and skills to handle everyday repairs themselves – no bike shop required.

Give him a spanner and some strong coffee, and he’s in his element. ☕🔧

Tom is also one of our directors👊 ...

🚲 Want to make a difference in your community?

Get involved with Community Cycleworks and help empower young people through cycling.

Whether you’ve got time to volunteer, skills to share, or simply want to support a great cause – there’s a way for everyone to pitch in.

💡 Volunteer your time🔧 Donate bikes, tools or funds🤝 Partner with us to grow our impact

Find out how you can get stuck in 👉 https://ccw.bike/get-involved/

#CommunityCycleworks #GetInvolved #CyclingForChange #SouthLondon #VolunteerOpportunity #BikeLife #SnodlandBikeClub ...

Our #GirlsBike2 sessions have returned to Burgess Park 🌟🚴‍♀️

Taking place every Friday, the GirlsBike2 sessions are the perfect opportunity for girls and non-binary young people (aged 8-16) to build confidence, challenge themselves, and develop new cycling skills.

Not got your own bike? That isn’t a problem we have a range of bikes and helmets for all ages available to use during the sessions.

📅 A list of all our upcoming sessions and events can be found here - https://ccw.bike/girlsbike2/

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🚴‍♀️ Say hello to Emily – cycle coach, instructor, ride leader, and trainee cycle mechanic! Based in South London, Emily is passionate about getting more people confident and excited on two wheels, whether it’s on-road or off.

She coaches both kids and adults, and leads sessions for our #GirlsBike2 cycling club, where she`s inspiring the next generation of riders. From road and track to gravel, mountain biking and even the occasional cyclocross race, Emily loves mixing it up and exploring all corners of the cycling world.

Her favourite part of the job? Encouraging others to give something new a go and watching their confidence grow with every ride 🚴‍♂️💪

#MeetTheTeam #CycleCoach #GirlsBike2 #CyclingForAll #BurgessPark #RideWithConfidence #CyclingCommunity ...

Say hello to Orlando 👋

An experienced mechanic, Orlando has been part of the Community Cycleworks team since early 2024. You’ll often spot him riding his Kona Ute cargo bike around South London, keeping things moving on two wheels.

Whether he’s lending a hand at our Saturday Bikefix sessions or sharing his expertise on our Fix-A-Bike® Courses, Orlando is always ready to help you keep your bike in top shape 👋 🚲

#BikeFix #CommunityCycleworks #CommunityBikefix #CyclingForAll #CommunitySupport ...

Meet Simon, Owner of @Sicobikes and our bike mechanic for Snodland Bike Club and Kent Bikefix.

Not only is Simon a highly skilled mechanic, but he’s also a passionate rider who truly lives and breathes bikes. He began riding in the early 00s with his first bike – a Mongoose Menace BMX. Inspired by legends like Martyn Ashton and Martin Hawes, he soon took an interest in trials riding, competing in events with Essex Trials Club across the South of England.

These days, Simon is a keen enduro rider, bringing his trials skills to the trails – though he’s still working up the courage for those gap jumps…

Be sure to say hello to Simon when you next see him ...

🚴‍♀️ #GirlsBike2 is back!🚴‍♀️

Starting Friday 4 April, our much-loved cycling sessions return to Burgess Park 🌟

#GirlsBike2 is the perfect club for girls and non-binary young people (aged 8-16) to build confidence, challenge themselves, and develop new cycling skills—all under the guidance of the amazing Emily Lewis, a passionate cycling advocate who makes every session inspiring and fun.

Whether you`re a total beginner or looking to refine your skills, come along and be part of a supportive, empowering cycling community. 🚲💪

📅 Session dates are on our website, see here: https://ccw.bike/girlsbike2/

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A few weeks ago we received an incredibly generous anonymous donation of £1,000 via our website. Thanks to this amazing act of kindness, we can now provide bike repair training to 45 children 🚲🔧

A massive thank you to our anonymous donator, you’ve made a huge difference to our outreach.

If you’d also like to support us in our work in helping to improve the lives of our future generations and provide them with these key skills, you can make a donation here - https://ccw.bike/donate

No matter how small, your donations really do make a huge impact.

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Say hello to Stewart, aka The Boss and Founder here at Community Cycleworks 👋

Fellow of the School For Social Entrepreneurs, Stewart is a cycling professional and advocate extraordinaire as well as a tutor mechanic, who brings enthusiasm and positive youth work together with bikes as the medium.

Never happier than when he’s riding or planning the next big idea to get young people inspired about cycling. Having undertaken several solo cycle tours, Stewart understands the transformative nature of adventures by bike and pushing your boundaries.

You will usually find Stewart at both our Portland Street workshop and #SnodlandPumpTrack.

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After the huge success of our first, it`s time for our 2nd Cardiff #Bikefix.

Saturday, 22nd March, 10:30 till 12:30. Just rock up and fix!

We were frantically busy at our last session so we know there is work to done here in Cardiff!

#CommunityCycleworks is excited to be partnering in Cardiff with Green Squirrel @bemoresquirrel at the Railway Gardens in Splott, to offer some taster sessions of our Drop in #Bikefix workshops.

These sessions are designed to help young people, and adults, who might otherwise struggle with the costs to repair their bikes at bike shops. We aim to empower, teach and support people to be able to fix for themselves.`

Nelson will be on hand to offer advice, and guidance to carry out basic repairs.

We are on a mission to empower more people, especially those that are typically under-represented within the cycling community, to have access to a bike, the skills to repair, and the confidence and opportunities to ride more.

Looking forward to seeing this gain even more momentum than it`s already gained...

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#justride #getoutandride #communityproject #activetravel #cleanair
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It’s time to meet Hayley, our London Operations and Workshop Manager 👋

Hayley is a global bike traveller who bikepacked from the UK to Australia – that’s an insane amount of mileage.

She is a super-mechanic who loves teaching people how to fix bikes and enjoys the stoke of riding fixie, mountain bike, road…anything really that involves fun on a bike.

Hayley leads our Friday #Bikefix sessions at our Portland Street Workshop in South London and ensures that all of the sessions run smoothly, whether workshop based, outreach or youth club. She also supports our Fix-A-Bike® workshops teaching children their first basics of bike repairs and coordinating everything behind the scenes. (Not a small task!)

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