Peckham Arch looks like this but with a lot (a lot) more cars, buses, lorries and, of course, cyclists. The sky isn’t blue all the time either. The Arch is due to be demolished and the site turned into houses. It was due to be shut in the autumn of 2017 since legally it has to be shut before it’s pulled down. But so far that hasn’t happened and until it does we will be holding a Dr Bike underneath it on the first Thursday of every month.

Three mechanics, one pro and two ace amateurs, will be mending bikes, indexing gears, tightening brakes, pumping up tyres, fixing that squeak and telling you why your back wheel wobbles. We don’t carry parts but if you bring brake pads we can fit them. Use our oil. Listen to our wise advice and ask tricky bike-questions. I’ve learned a lot just by listening.

We have bike maps, local gossip to give as well as receive. Everyone is welcome. Everything is free. THERE IS NO CATCH. The next person to snigger knowingly when I say that will be reported to the cynicism police.

We are the borough branch of the London Cycling Campaign which works for safe, enjoyable cycling in London. You don’t need to be a member or live in Southwark. Everything we do is free and as welcoming as we can make it.