Maintaining your bicycle

If you look after your bike, it will last longer and be safer to ride, and keeping it in a roadworthy state will reduce the risk of an accident. Tyres should be pumped up to the correct pressure; worn tyres should be replaced. Brakes should be checked regularly for wear and tear, and worn brake pads replaced. Cables should be checked on a regular basis for signs of any fraying
or breaking.

Our section on ‘Cycle Maintenance’ has a guide of checks you should perform and how to do basic maintenance: see the link on the right. There are also regular local maintenance workshops and courses held in London that you may wish to go on: you can find details of these in London Cyclist magazine (delivered free to members). Some are also listed in 'what's on', or call the office on 020 7234 9310 for more info.