Capital of Cycling Bike kitchens are a drop-in sessions where you bring your bike along and get some support in repairing it. The idea is you ultimately learn how to do it yourself but you get to use the tools and spare parts available. These sessions are free but it’s nice if you can support the project with a donation in return. Expensive parts will not usually be provided but there are often a selection of used parts available and basics like inner tubes etc.
The below happen weekly in Bradford:
Monday evening bike kitchen at Shipley Active Travel Hub – you need to book in advance for this:
https://shipleyactivetravel.org/get-cycling
Bradford Bikery at Buchan Towers, just off Manchester Road on Friday afternoons, run by Darren:
https://www.facebook.com/bradfordbikery/?locale=en_GB
Various services via Trident including a Thursday 11-3pm slot (ask for Aurangzeb)
https://bradfordtrident.co.uk/sport-activities/bike-library/
You could also sign up for a free maintenance lesson with us – you can bring your bike along to these and may be able to fix it as part of the session (depending on the nature of the repair). https://www.capitalofcycling.org/bike-maintenance-classes/
About the Sessions
These sessions are usually open to all; a community bike fix DIY drop-in session where you can come along and use our workshop to repair your own bike. You’ll have access to tools and mechanics on hand to help and advise you should you need it.
We suggest a donation of between £2 – £15 for the session, plus the cost of any new and used parts you use on your bike. The amount you pay can be decided based on how much you valued the session – what tools, equipment & expertise you use.
All donations will go towards supporting the providing group and their activities. It will cover wear & tear of tools and upkeep of the workshop.