The final Bike Repair workshop is this Sunday 21st June 2026 where we learn how to clean & repair the chain on your bike and fine-tune the limit screws & barrel adjuster on your bike to ensure smooth transition between gears.  Remember to bring your confirmation code that you receive via email when you come for the session.  It is likely to be a hot day so remember to wear your summer best!

 

Last month's Bike Repair workshop

At last month's Bike Repair workshop, we learnt how to safely repair the puncture on your bike while you are on the road. 

  B3 - buzz of activity  B3 - birds eye view

 

B3 - demonstration  B3 - anyone can do it

 

  B3 - brake calipers  B3 - expert tutoring

 

  B3 - ensuring good bonding of the patch  B3 - checking for alignment

 

  B3 - correct pressure  B3 - do and learn

 

  B3 - class in session  B3 - closing up the tyre

 

  B3 - fastening  B3 - everyone fixes a puncture

 

  B3 - brakes  B3 - checking puncture seal

 

  B3 - expertise  B3 - getting the tyre on

 

  B3 - holding the shape  B3 - floor pump

 

  B3 - open and closed side of the wheel  B3 - individual attention

 

  B3 - inner tube back in the tyre  B3 - find the puncture

 

  B3 - locate the puncture  B3 - life skill

 

  B3 - never too young  B3 - removing both wheels

 

  B3 - hands on  B3 - passionate trainers

 

  B3 - taking wheels off  B3 - reseating the inner tube

 

  B3 - how it comes off  B3 - tipping the bike over

 

  B3 - wheel alignment  B3 - wheel nuts

 

  B3 - wheels  B3 - working independently

 

  B3 - using 15mm spanner  B3 - using tyre levers

 

  B3 - under supervision  B3 - easy of you know how

 

  B3 - delicate work  B3 - dedicated tutors

Thank you to our Lead trainer Dinky ❤️, Brindar from Heston Farm Community Estate ❤️, Fatima Ahmed from Hounslow Council for donating the premium toolset ❤️, Terry Tudor from West London Waste Authority for donating the training bikes ❤️, Inspire Hounslow ❤️ and the Parish Council ❤️ of Heston St Leonard's Church.  

 

About our Sponsor

Inspire Hounslow is a charitable grant-making organisation dedicated to improving lives across the London Borough of Hounslow.  It provides smaller grants that benefit a broad cross section of the community, alongside larger, targeted funding focused on disadvantaged young people.  By investing in opportunities that build skills, confidence, and resilience, Inspire Hounslow works to empower young people and strengthen the wider community, helping it to thrive and flourish sustainably.  Contact the Inspire Hounslow Grants Team by emailing grants@inspirehounslow.co.uk.