What’s on this week in London – 10 August

TUESDAY
Penrose Youth Club - Private Bikefix

FRIDAY
#Bikefix Friday
📍Community Cycleworks Workshop, Portland Street, SE17 2HR
🕒 3pm – 6pm
🚲 Whether you need a quick fix or want to learn how to do it yourself, our friendly team will help you keep your bike running smoothly and save money.

SATURDAY
#Bikefix Saturday at our London workshop
🕚 11am till 12.30pm - women/trans/NB
🕧 12.30pm till 4.30pm - open to all

#CCWEvents #CCWEventsLondon
#StreetsForPeople #SouthwarkCouncil
#communityProject #ActiveTravel ...

What’s on this week in London – 3 August

WEDNESDAY
Burgess Bike Club - open to all abilities.
📍 Giraffe House by the BMX track
🕓 4:30pm – 6:30pm
💰 Free - No bike? No problem, we have plenty of loan bikes available.

FRIDAY
#Bikefix Friday
📍Community Cycleworks Workshop, Portland Street, SE17 2HR
🕒 3pm – 6pm
🚲 Whether you need a quick fix or want to learn how to do it yourself, our friendly team will help you keep your bike running smoothly and save money.

SATURDAY
#Bikefix Saturday at our London workshop
🕚 11am till 12.30pm - women/trans/NB
🕧 12.30pm till 4.30pm - open to all

#CCWEvents #CCWEventsLondon
#StreetsForPeople #SouthwarkCouncil
#communityProject #ActiveTravel ...

What’s on this week in London – 27 July

FRIDAY
#Bikefix Friday
📍Community Cycleworks Workshop, Portland Street, SE17 2HR
🕒 3pm – 6pm
🚲 Whether you need a quick fix or want to learn how to do it yourself, our friendly team will help you keep your bike running smoothly and save money.

SATURDAY
#Bikefix Saturday at our London workshop
🕚 11am till 12.30pm - women/trans/NB
🕧 12.30pm till 4.30pm - open to all

#CCWEvents #CCWEventsLondon
#StreetsForPeople #SouthwarkCouncil
#communityProject #ActiveTravel ...

What’s on this week in London – 20 July

WEDNESDAY
Burgess Bike Club - open to all abilities.
📍 Giraffe House by the BMX track
🕓 4:30pm – 6:30pm
💰 Free - No bike? No problem, we have plenty of loan bikes available.

FRIDAY
#Bikefix Friday
📍Community Cycleworks Workshop, Portland Street, SE17 2HR
🕒 3pm – 6pm
🚲 Whether you need a quick fix or want to learn how to do it yourself, our friendly team will help you keep your bike running smoothly and save money.

SATURDAY
#Bikefix Saturday at our London workshop
🕚 11am till 12.30pm - women/trans/NB
🕧 12.30pm till 4.30pm - open to all

#CCWEvents #CCWEventsLondon
#StreetsForPeople #SouthwarkCouncil
#communityProject #ActiveTravel ...

What’s on this week in Kent – 10 August

TUESDAY
Snodland Bike Club
📍Snodland Pump Track
🕓 4pm – 6pm

The club is open to children aged 5–16 and is a great way for them to:
✅ Learn new cycling skills
✅ Make friends and socialise
✅ Enjoy outdoor exercise in a safe, welcoming environment
✅ Get guidance on bike maintenance and safety

@sicobikes will also be on hand for any essential bike fixes.

No bike? No problem! 🚲
Bikes and helmets are provided for our session – just bring your enthusiasm.

THURSDAY
🚴 Never learned to ride a bike, or haven`t been on one in years? We`re running adult Learn to Ride sessions at @leybournelakescountrypark, with Cycling UK`s Big Bike Revival, small groups, supportive instructors, and a closed-off traffic-free area of the car park to practice on.

📅 Thursday 13th August, 6.30pm-8pm – WAITLIST AVAILABLE

✅ Bikes and helmets available - drop us a DM for availability
✅ All abilities welcome, whether you`ve never ridden or it`s been decades

SATURDAY
Join us for two free sessions with Cycling UK`s Big Bike Revival at the Racecourse Sports Ground in Tonbridge.

🕚 11am-2pm

Bring your bike along for a free check over and minor adjustments on the spot. Punctures fixed, brakes adjusted, gears tweaked and tuned, chains oiled, questions answered. There will be a small charge for any replacement parts.

You can pre-book a slot, which will give you priority or just drop in on the day. Please note there might be a small wait for those who have not pre-booked.

🚲 Tonbridge Park Family Ride, 2.30pm-4.30pm (arrive 2.20pm for briefing)

A gentle, traffic free ride suitable for adults and kids, out along easy cyclepaths to Haysden Country Park for a stop at the cafe, then back. 3.5 miles total, flat gravel paths, plenty of stops

✅ Both sessions completely free
✅ Kids should be able to ride independently without stabilisers, or be in a bike seat or trailer
✅ Bring a drink, a snack, suncream, and clothing for the weather

🔗 Booking links for both sessions in our bio.

Supported by the@wwmt_charity funded by @rideleloop, @wearecyclinguk, @access_sportuk.

#CCWEvents #CCWEventsKent #Bikelife #PumpTrack #PumpTracks ...

🚴 Never learned to ride a bike, or haven`t been on one in years? This one`s for you

We`re running adult Learn to Ride sessions at @leybournelakescountrypark with @wearecyclinguk`s Big Bike Revival, small groups, supportive instructors, and a closed-off traffic-free area of the car park to practice on.

📅 Thursday 6th August, 6.30pm-8pm

📅 Thursday 13th August, 6.30pm-8pm

🔗 Book by clicking the link in our bio.

Sign up for one or both, ideally both for the best chance of building confidence

✅ Completely free
✅ Bikes and helmets available but need to be booked in advance – drop us a DM
✅ All abilities welcome, whether you`ve never ridden or it`s been decades

#ccwevents #ccweventsKent #learntoride ...

What’s on this week in Kent – 13 July

MONDAY
Snodland Girls Bike Club
4pm - 5.30pm
✅ Under 18s ride FREE
✅ Loan bikes & helmets provided
✅ Girls aged 8–16
A space where girls feel seen, included, and inspired to keep going 🚴‍♀️

TUESDAY
Family Learning School - Private session

Snodland Bike Club
📍Snodland Pump Track
🕓 4pm – 6pm

Our weekly rider meetup at #SnodlandPumpTrack

The club is open to children aged 5–16 and is a great way for them to:
✅ Learn new cycling skills
✅ Make friends and socialise
✅ Enjoy outdoor exercise in a safe, welcoming environment
✅ Get guidance on bike maintenance and safety

@sicobikes will also be on hand for any essential bike fixes over at the container.

No bike? No problem! 🚲

Bikes and helmets are provided for our session – just bring your enthusiasm.

Supported by the @wwmt_charity funded by @rideleloop, @wearecyclinguk and @access_sportuk

#Bikelife #PumpTrack #PumpTracks
#CCWEvents #CCWEventsKent ...

What’s on this week in Kent – 3 August

TUESDAY
Twisted Oaks Trip – FULLY BOOKED

Snodland Bike Club
📍Snodland Pump Track
🕓 4pm – 6pm

Our weekly rider meetup at #SnodlandPumpTrack

The club is open to children aged 5–16 and is a great way for them to:
✅ Learn new cycling skills
✅ Make friends and socialise
✅ Enjoy outdoor exercise in a safe, welcoming environment
✅ Get guidance on bike maintenance and safety

@sicobikes will also be on hand for any essential bike fixes over at the container.
No bike? No problem! 🚲

Bikes and helmets are provided for our session – just bring your enthusiasm.

THURSDAY
🚴 Never learned to ride a bike, or haven`t been on one in years? This one`s for you

We`re running adult Learn to Ride sessions at @leybournelakescountrypark, with Cycling UK`s Big Bike Revival, small groups, supportive instructors, and a closed-off traffic-free area of the car park to practice on.

📅 Thursday 6th August, 6.30pm-8pm – ONLY TWO SPACES LEFT

🔗 Register by clicking the link in our bio.

✅ Bikes and helmets available but need to be booked in advance – drop us a DM

✅ All abilities welcome, whether you`ve never ridden or it`s been decades

Supported by the @wwmt_charity funded by @rideleloop, @wearecyclinguk and @access_sportuk

#Bikelife #PumpTrack #PumpTracks ...

Some of our best friendships started on two wheels 🚴

Whether you`re joining @snodlandridersccc for a Saturday spin, learning new skills at @snodlandbikeclub, finding your crew at GirlsBike2, discovering what cycling can do at Burgess Bike Club, or getting hands-on at a London, Kent or @ccwcardiff Bikefix workshop, cycling brings people together in ways we never expect.

Not a confident cyclist yet? Still intimidated by the idea? Still nervous about fixing a bike? That`s exactly why our community exists. You`ll find welcoming riders, a safe space to learn, and people who genuinely want you there.

Today we`re celebrating the friendships that bloom on every ride and in every workshop. Ready to meet yours?

🔗 Click the link in our bio to find your local activity.

#InternationalDayOfFriendship #CyclingCommunity #CommunityCycleworks #FriendsOnWheels #InclusiveCycling #LondonCycling #CardiffCycling #KentCycling ...

A typical Fix-a-Bike® session looks a bit like this 👇

🚲 Up to 60 young people learning to fix their own bikes

🔧 Punctures, dropped chains, and everything in between

💬 Conversations about cycling, active travel, and getting around differently

💪 Kids leaving with skills - and confidence - they didn`t walk in with

Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday or Thursday, is it? We`re looking for instructors to join us across Southwark, Greenwich and Hounslow.

Sound like the role for you? Email Hayley@ccw.bike with your CV.

We`d love to hear from you

#FixABike #CommunityOnWheels #CyclingJobs #YouthWork ...

You don`t need to be a qualified mechanic to be a Fix-a-Bike® instructor 🙌

Just a love of bikes, good energy, and the ability to keep a room of young people engaged. We`ll handle the rest.

Sound like you? We`re hiring across Southwark, Greenwich and Hounslow 🚲

Here`s what the role looks like:

📅 Regular Tuesday and/or Thursday sessions during term time

⏱ 6-hour freelance shifts per session

📍 Schools across Southwark, Greenwich and Hounslow

💰 Competitive freelance rates

Interested?

Email your CV to Hayley@ccw.bike

#FixABike #CyclingJobs #YouthWork #activetravel #NowHiring #LondonJobs #CommunityCycling ...

Cardiff, this one`s for you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚲

Ever wanted to really understand your bike?

Right here in Cardiff, at Railway Gardens in Splott, we`re offering 1-2-1 tuition so you can get hands-on with your bike at your own pace - no rush, no pressure, just you and the tools.

Maybe you`ve been putting off that puncture repair before a ride along the Taff Trail, or you`ve been wanting to get your gears dialled in before tackling the hills up to Pontcanna. Whatever it is, we`ll work through it together and find the way that works best for you.

Whether you`re a total beginner or just need a confidence boost, this is your space to learn, ask questions, and leave feeling like you`ve actually got this 🙌

Ready to roll?

Book your session by clicking the link in our bio or drop Nelson a message at nels@ccw.bike - we`ll get the wheels in motion ❤️

#CCWEventsCardiff #BikeFixCardiff #CardiffCycling #LearnToRide #CommunityOnWheels SplottCardiff GetOnYourBike 🚴 ...

Community Cycleworks helps young people turn spanners into second chances 🚲

✨ By working in partnership with Southwark Youth Justice Service, workshops support young people to refurbish bikes for the wider community, building practical skills, confidence and a real sense of achievement along the way.

“Community Cycleworks do not make our young people feel like offenders; they make our young people, who are often estranged from their local community, feel accepted and welcome.”

This ethos runs through every session, where young people are met with patience, respect and genuine belief in their potential.

In small, supportive groups, participants learn to fix and service bikes with a dedicated mentor and trained mechanic, often after struggling in or being excluded from mainstream education. Many go on to access other Community Cycleworks sessions, keep riding their own bikes and feel more connected to their local community.

Young people tell the team that learning to use tools, complete tasks and bring a bike back to life is the best part of the session – and that being treated with understanding makes all the difference. Community Cycleworks is proud to play even a small part in helping young people feel accepted, mobile and hopeful about what comes next.

If you’re interested in this work, want to partner on similar provision, or would like to support it through funding or fundraising, Community Cycleworks would love to hear from you.

Contact us on - info@communitycycleworks.co.uk

#ccwactvitieslondon ...

🌍 Today is Earth Day and we think bikes might just be one of the best things humans ever invented 🚲✨

Zero emissions. Zero traffic. Zero guilt. It really is that simple.

Whether you`re cycling to school, pedalling to work, or just getting out for a spin because it makes you feel good - you`re making a difference. Every journey on two wheels is one less car on the road, a little less noise, a little less pollution, and a whole lot more fresh air 🌱

And if your bike has been sitting unloved in the shed, now`s the perfect time to dust it off. Drop in to one of our workshop sessions and we`ll get it back on the road 💚🔧

Here`s to more pedal power, more smiling faces, and a whole lot less exhaust fumes. Happy Earth Day from all of us at Community Cycleworks 🌍

LONDON📍 Portland Street, SE17 2HR
#Bikefix Friday
🕒 3pm – 6pm

#Bikefix Saturday
🕚 11am – 12.30pm - Women/Trans/NB
🕧 12.30pm – 4.30pm - Open to all

KENT📍 Snodland Pump Track, ME6 5RL
#Bikefix Snodland
🗓️ First Saturday of every month 🚲

CARDIFF 📍Railways Gardens, CF24 4BH
Next Bikefix event: Saturday 25th April
🕥 10.30am-2.30pm
For future events follow our Cardiff page - @ccwcardiff or head to our website (link in bio)

#EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #CommunityCycleworks #Bikefix #PedalPower #ZeroEmissions #CycleMore #BikeLife #ActiveTravel #GreenTransport #SustainableLiving #GetOnYourBike #Snodland #Kent ...

🛠️ Bikefix 2025: Breaking barriers, fixing bikes, building community.

Our free community bike repair sessions had another brilliant year - making cycling accessible to people who might otherwise be priced out entirely.

Here`s what we delivered:
🔧 1,089 workshop attendances across 100 London sessions
🤝 405 people supported at 28 community events
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 82 fixes across 17 sessions at our brand new Cardiff location
🌿 332 attendances at Kent Bikefix sessions
📦 1,908 total fixes across all our locations

And here`s why it matters: 48% of our survey respondents said they came to Bikefix because they simply couldn`t afford mainstream bike shop prices 💙

Want to see what else we achieved in 2025? You can read our 2025 Impact Report here: https://bit.ly/4tWTOLg

#CommunityCycleworks #Bikefix #ImpactReport2025 #BikeRepair #CyclingForAll #London #Kent #Cardiff #Community ...

Fuel prices on the rise again? Yeah, we noticed too ⛽📈

For those short trips - the school run, the corner shop, a mate`s house down the road - your bike will never charge you a penny.

No fuel, no parking, no faff 🚲

Got a bike gathering dust in the shed? Don`t let it sit there rusting when it could be saving you money every single week. Drop in to the workshop and we`ll get it roadworthy again.

#Bikefix Friday 🔧
🕒 3pm – 6pm

#Bikefix Saturday 🔧
🕚 11am – 12.30pm — Women/Trans/NB
🕧 12.30pm – 4.30pm — Open to all

Your wallet will thank you. The planet will too 🌍💚

📍 Community Cycleworks Workshop, Portland Street, SE17 2HR

#CommunityCycleworks #CycleMore #BikeLife #SaveMoney #ActiveTravel #GetOnYourBike #CyclingCommunity #FixYourBike #SustainableTravel ...

🚲✨ Our 2025 Impact Report is here and the numbers speak for themselves.

Last year, we reached more people than ever before across London, Kent, and Cardiff. From school workshops to bike clubs, family rides to BMX pilots, 2025 was a year of real, meaningful growth.

Over the coming weeks, we`ll be sharing the highlights from each area of our work. We`re incredibly proud of what our community has achieved and none of it would be possible without you 💙

🔗 Read the full report by clicking the link in our bio.

#CommunityCycleworks #ImpactReport2025 #BeyondTheBike #Cycling #CommunityImpact #London #Kent #Cardiff ...

Want to bring Fix-a-Bike to your school or schools?

Our hands-on workshops are all about learning real bike repair skills, building confidence, and having a blast along the way 🚲⚙️

Fix-a-Bike is perfect for schools looking to give students a memorable, practical experience. Up to 60 pupils get stuck in, learning everything from basic maintenance to why cycling is so good for them and the planet.

Expect interactive route-planning, practical sessions that link to Geography, PE, and Science, and a course that leaves kids buzzing with confidence and fresh skills.

Most students have never fixed a bike before but leave knowing how to tackle quick repairs and simple fixes.

Alongside the hands-on work, we chat about the bigger benefits of cycling -health, sustainability, and the freedom to get around on two wheels. Teachers and students alike rave about the energy and impact of the day 🌱💪

If you are a London Local Authority we are looking to increase the number of children that we teach each year and build new partnerships.

Ready to make cycling more inclusive, sustainable, and fun?

Find out more or register your interest by clicking the link in our bio.

#FixABike #BikeSkills #SchoolWorkshops #LearnByDoing #BikeRepair #CyclingUK #ActiveTravel #YoungCyclists #GreenTravel #EmpowerYoungPeople #BikeConfidence #BikeEducation ...

Meet Kate 👋

Kate’s bike journey started early with motocross racing from age 11 and mini supermoto across the UK. In 2011, a deal with her husband swapped mini supermoto for downhill mountain biking, sparking her love for cycling. When their family grew in 2017, riding slowed but stayed close - especially with their little boy who loves BMX adventures at @cycloparkcharity.

In 2023, despite some nerves, Kate joined BMXercise sessions and quickly found a supportive community and new friends. Following her son to TNT BMX Racing Club, she began training and preparing to race, even while pregnant. Her dedication saw her back riding two weeks after having her baby girl, balancing motherhood and BMX with passion.

Kate now leads on the Snodland Women and Girls sessions and is supporting the ongoing development of the wider Snodland Bike Club and outreach activities. She is now a qualified BMX Activity Coach, thanks to her skills and dedications and funding from Community Cycleworks` for the qualification ❤️

Join us in welcoming Kate to the dream team 🚴‍♀️

#MeetTheTeam #CommunityCycleworks #WomenInCycling #BMXLife ...

Huge thanks to our friends at @bromptonbicycle for loaning @dondoerdoc a T Line 12-speed for his epic Rapha Festive 500 challenge at @hernehillvelodrome.

He completed 500km (1,112 laps) in 19 hours and 56 minutes - all to raise funds so more young people across South London could access bikes, skills and mentoring through @communitycycleworks programmes.

Thank you Brompton for backing this ride for change, and for helping us show what was possible when great bikes and determined people came together.

If you’d still like to support Dondo and help us do even more, you can donate by clicking the link in our bio 🙏

#cyclingforgood #communitycycleworks #ukcycling #bikelife #ridewithpurpose #RaphaFestive500 #Festive500 #BromptonBicycle #BromptonBikes ...

Happy New Year from all of us at Community Cycleworks 🚲💚

We`ve loved seeing young people and families thrive this year – building skills at @Snodland Bike Club, getting hands-on at our London workshops and kicking off our exciting new community project in Cardiff.

Here`s to more smiles, new friends, and adventures on two wheels in 2026.

#CommunityCycleworks #HappyNewYear #CyclingForAll ...

Huge congratulations to @dondoerdoc for absolutely smashing the @rapha Festive 500 – 500 km in an incredible 19 hours and 56 minutes at @hernehillvelodrome 🚴‍♂️🎉

A massive thank you to @BromptonBicycle for generously loaning a bike for the challenge, helping make this epic effort possible 🙌

Every one of those 1,112 laps was for Community Cycleworks, helping young people across South London access bikes, skills and mentoring so they can fix, ride and love their bikes for years to come 💚

From Bikefix sessions to girls’ residential rides and bike clubs, this effort will ripple out into real opportunities for young riders who might otherwise miss out 🌟

If you’ve not donated yet but have been following the challenge, now’s the perfect time to chip in, share the link, and help turn those 500 km into even more life changing sessions, bikes and adventures for young people. Every pound still makes a difference.

Donate by clicking the link in our bio.

@rapha_london
@cyclistnextdoor
@cyclistnextdoorpodcast

#Festive500 #RaphaFestive500 #HerneHillVelodrome #CyclingForGood #RideForChange #CommunityCyclework ...