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These hands have been working. Put them to work on your bike. They belong to Mike who is one of the three volunteer mechanics led by ace-pro Charlie who make up the Dr Bike team. They will tighten your brakes, index your gears and pump up your tyres. All the easy stuff. Speak nicely to […]
This is Mike. He stopped by one day, joined in and since then has turned up every time. I'm told that his day job is re-designing the world to make it more bike friendly. A big job but he will be up to it. With Charlie, Bruno and Andy he makes up the Dr Bike […]
The headline is not entirely accurate. As so often -- it's a lot more complicated than that. If it is raining the mechanics will be under the Arch, sheltering. If it is not raining and looks reasonably likely to stay that way they may well be at the foot of the steps beside the ramp. […]
This is a national cycling and walking protest & die-in against the government & Parliament before the autumn budget. It's organised by Stop Killing Cyclists, who base their approach on the very successful Stop the Child Murders die-ins in Holland, during the early 70s, which were the catalyst for the transformation of Holland into the most bike-friendly […]
The last Dr Bike of the season. Sad. Let's hope it's not raining because there's no shelter at our workplace -- and it will be getting dark by the end of it too. Four mechanics, one pro and three ace amateurs, will be mending bikes, indexing gears, tightening brakes, pumping up tyres, fixing that squeak […]
Tower Bridge and back. Meet Dulwich Clock Cafe in Dulwich Park. Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet streets and paths with additional Dr Bike at start. Turn up a bit early if you would like something checked. Ride leader will be Charlie who is an expert bike mechanic. Out and back routes will be slightly […]
Inspirational speaker Michael Barratt, MBE and the TfL man behind the famous and very wonderful Road Safety Patrols will be the main draw at our AGM. This Patrol is a partnership of TfL, cyclists (us), pedestrian and other stakeholder groups. Their aim is to keep us safe. More about Michael Barratt and his MBE and what […]
Southwark Cyclists and Lettsom Tenants & Residents Association (henceforth TRA) are holding free bike maintenance sessions with tuition and hands on assistance. You can bring your bike in for a free check-up; come and learn the basics of bike maintenance, or just drop in for a chat about anything bike-related. The whole operation is free […]
Southwark Cyclists and Lettsom Tenants & Residents Association (henceforth TRA) are holding free bike maintenance sessions with tuition and hands on assistance. You can bring your bike in for a free check-up; come and learn the basics of bike maintenance, or just drop in for a chat about anything bike-related. The whole operation is free […]
Southwark Cyclists and Lettsom Tenants & Residents Association (henceforth TRA) are holding free bike maintenance sessions with tuition and hands on assistance. You can bring your bike in for a free check-up; come and learn the basics of bike maintenance, or just drop in for a chat about anything bike-related. The whole operation is free […]
