Bren Bikes

Our pleasure!

When I was Sheriff of Chester, it was a pleasure to join the Chester Critical Mass cycle ride one afternoon around the city and gain an insight into some of the challenges faced by cyclists locally. These challenges - particularly very poor road surfaces - are very much felt in my own ward too.

When my term of office concluded, I committed to once again becoming a bike owner and on Friday last week I duly went along to Bren Bikes in Chester - a brilliant place - to get kitted out. Being a lover of bright colours, I chose the orange one (inevitably) which I look forward to getting good use out of...and being easy to spot as I wobble around locally.

Thanks to the Chester Cycling Campaign for encouraging me to get back on a bike!

The latest bike maintenance session is now live, if you wish to book onto the course.

Details are below!

Introduction to Basic Bicycle Maintenance - Booking by Bookwhen This short course will give you the opportunity to better understand your bicycle and to learn how to deal with problems such as punctures and under-performing brakes. We will also discuss chain maintenance and how to be both comfortable and efficient on the bike.

Its National volunteer week this week, so here’s a quick post to remind everyone how lucky we are, to have such an amazing and talented team of volunteers with us at Bren Bikes.

We have a team of 14 volunteers, from all walks of life. Some are ex beneficiaries, scientists, skilled technicians, social work backgrounds, accountants…..
All bring their own unique and amazing set of skills to us at Bren bikes.

In total, they have accumulated almost 30,000 hours of volunteering, since the workshop first opened.
With some of those original volunteers, still working with us today.

Here’s a few memories and pics of the team.

From us all at the Bren project, thankyou so so much.

Thanks so so much.

Not long to go…..
have you signed up to help us cycle 24 hours?

Our latest challenge! HELP US CYCLE 24 HOURS

To raise awareness of our latest social enterprise Bren Bikes are dropping a turbo at Bren Brews in a bid to cycle 24 hours. All donations welcome to secure a 30min slot. Solo and team efforts welcomed.

All riders get a free hot drink after and a Bren Bikes 10th anniversary cycling bottle.
All cycling abilities championed - this is not about distance or power, just about showing up and putting in the time.

Sponsorship forms available upon request.
Email to book your slot.

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📍Bren Brews @ Hoole United Reformed Church,
Hoole, CH2 3NT