Bikeworks CIC

Bikeworks CIC: training, maintenance and inclusive cycling in London

Bikeworks CIC is a community interest company with its registered office at 10 Abercrombie Rd, London E20 1FU, United Kingdom. It operates as a trading social enterprise and reinvests 100% of its profits into delivering its community cycling programmes. The entity is registered as a company limited by guarantee with number 6005739.

Cycling activities and services

Bikeworks' offer covers cycle-related training and services for different audiences and needs. Among the activities listed in its catalogue are:

• Cycle Training and training in the use of E-Bike Training and E-Scooters.
• Inclusive cycling programmes: All Ability Clubs and All Ability Events, aimed at people with different abilities.
• Cargo cycle training and a Cycle delivery service.
• Cycle Connect and Wellness Wheels programmes.
• Repair and maintenance service: Dr Bike, Fleet Maintenance and Repair shop.
• Instructor Training: Instructor Training, Inclusive CPD, Ride Leader Training and volunteering.
• City & Guilds-accredited cycle mechanics courses: Levels 1 and 2, plus an electric cycle mechanics course.
• Build-a-Bike programme.
• Adaptive Cycles Shop and gift voucher sales.
• Team building activities for companies.

Accredited training and professional development

Bikeworks delivers City & Guilds-certified cycle mechanics courses, structured at Levels 1 and 2, and includes a specific electric cycle mechanics course. The company also offers instructor training and continuing professional development in inclusive cycling (Inclusive CPD), as well as Ride Leader Training. These activities are complemented by volunteering options and a Work for us programme.

Community and cycling access programmes

The company believes that everyone should have access to cycling, whether for leisure, exercise, travel or wellbeing. Along these lines, it organises one-on-one sessions for beginners, family group rides and support to build road confidence, within a free cycle skills training offer. It also promotes charity events, such as a sponsored Land's End to London ride with the aim of raising £10,000 for specialist cycles for disabled children and young people.

Inclusive cycling showroom and shop

Bikeworks has an inclusive cycling showroom that is presented as the only one of its kind in London. There, adaptive cycles can be tried with guidance from the team to find the right model. The shop includes adaptive cycles and gift vouchers.

Contact and opening hours

The Bikeworks office handles telephone enquiries Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00, on 020 8980 7998 (option 7). You can also email enquiries@bikeworks.org.uk or use the contact form on its website.

10 Abercrombie Rd, London E20 1FU, United Kingdom · Phone: 020 8980 7998 · Email: enquiries@bikeworks.org.uk