Since 2020 we have
Recycled 1020 bikes
Fixed for free
4067 bikes
Taught 365 people how to fix their bike
Helped 260 people to get a free bike
Recycled 1032 bikes
Taken 105 riders on adventures around Leicester
There are many ways you can show your support for what we do. Tell people about the bike shop, share posts on social media or come and pay for a part or service. You can also contribute financially to our community projects using the link above. This money is put into our non-profits account and is only used for cycling projects.
We are looking for volunteers who have a few hours a week to spare and know how to work on bikes. Find out more and express and intrest here.
As part of being a community bike shop we run projects all across the year both at the shop, around Leicester and even out and about in Leicestershire. Dates and details for current projects are all on our home page.
Interested in working with us on a project? Get in touch by phone or email. hello@northsidebikes.org 07732546828
TYPES OF PROJECTS WE RUN:
Bike Recycling
Many old bikes are often put into landfill instead of properly being recycled. We take bikes in any condition and either recycle them for parts, fix them up to sell affordably* or use them as part of another project.
*The profits from these sales go towards supporting our community projects.
Bike Maintenance Classes
Over the year we run various workshops teaching people how to look after and fix their own bike. Head to our learn to fix page to find out more
Paint/Smoothie Bike
Our static bicycle can be used to make art or smoothies using pedal power alone. Choose your colours and pedal away to make a unique piece of art or pick the fruits you like and pedal to blend your own tasty smoothie.
Dr. Bike
Our most popular event, free minor repairs and safety checks. We run these sessions both at the shop and in many other places including education facilities, local businesses and for NHS staff at local hospitals.
Led Rides
Our rides run in the summer months and are part of the Big Bike Revival. They are open to everyone and are just a relaxed way to spend time on a bike while exploring the city.
Free Bikes
Working with the bike project we have helped to give away a number of bikes this year to refugees. Starting in 2025 we will be expanding our free bike program through the bikes for schools project.