Put these tools to work on your bike. This is just part of the kit Charlie cycles around with. Charlie is fit, is Charlie. He’s the best pro-mechanic we know and he appears with two top quality amateurs. When they are baffled, I’m afraid they pass you on to the queue for Charlie but then you will definitely get the best advice cycling experience and hard-earned knowledge can provide.

With his assistants Charlie can index your gears, tighten your brakes, diagnose that squeak and give advice on treatment for your hub gears and bottom bracket. The supporting cast keeps the queue in order (it doesn’t last long but it does build up sometimes) and dispense maps, gossip and cheerful chat.

Everything is free. We don’t carry parts so if you know (or suspect) that you need new brake blocks or cables it’s best to bring them. There are no restrictions. You don’t have to join anything or sign anything. Occasionally people ask what the catch is. We’re still working that out. See you there.