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Learn, fix and ride

Visit our workshop on Wednesdays and Saturdays to learn essential bike maintenance skills for worry-free rides.

An open, safe & friendly DIY bicycle workshop

We give you access to work stands, tools and some spare parts so you can learn to fix your own bike. There’s always at least one mechanic on hand to answer any questions or help you if you get stuck. We’re all about empowering you to learn how to look after and fix your own bike.

About us

Upcoming classes & events

Book your place and please let us know if you can't make it so we can free up your spot - these are always very popular!

Visit the workshop

We're open twice a week, every week! Bring your bike to fix or just come for a chat. There's no need to book but we suggest arriving early as we can get busy.

Address:

Unit 2 Portal Precinct,

Sir Isaac’s Walk,

Colchester,

CO1 1JJ

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Opening times Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Why visit the bike kitchen?

Visit us to access tools without having to buy them yourself and get guidance on how to fix your own bicycle. Get involved in our community-focused workshops or classes, and be part of the cycling community in Colchester.

Expert help

There is always a qualified cycle mechanic on duty to help out

Access to tools

We have all the tools a well equipped cycle workshop should have

Join a community

We are all learning together and everyone is welcome

Learn bike DIY

Learn as you go or attend a class

Memberships

You don’t have to be a member to use CBK, but it’s a great way to support the work we do whilst saving you money on workshop fees.

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Google reviews

If you've valued using the workshop, leave us a review via Google.

Charlie needham

4 months ago

Absolutely amazing and so friendly to

Renee Luthra

5 months ago

Friendly and helpful!

Gary Bright

6 months ago

Absolutely brilliant service.
So nice to see people with such a passion in wot they do.
These guys keep bikes road worthy as many people love to cycle and keep fit.
Fantastic set up.

Andy S

1 year ago

The kitchen is staffed by really helpful volunteers who know their stuff, make you feel welcome and are happy to help you sort out your bike issues with the minimum of fuss.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thanks Andy. It was a pleasure welcoming you to the workshop!

Leo 92

1 year ago

Great group of people in there very helpful.

Kevin McElhinney

2 years ago

Helpful, friendly and informative advice with a bike problem. Unfortunately, may be beyond economic repair, but the advice was very good.

Greg Swanston

3 years ago

Brilliant bike workshop with expert help on hand to get your bike back up and running as it should

John Williams

3 years ago

Very helpful with gear adjustment and willing to impart their knowledge. I would recommend.

Martin Steinwand

3 years ago

Jason sivill

4 years ago

Classes and Membership to be booked online but, Walk-in Service, Maintanance and Advice.

Tony Vaughan

6 years ago

Robert Hogg

7 years ago

Niko Hughes

7 years ago

What a great place. A small charity run by volunteers. For a small donation you can borrow their tools and get expert advice and guidance on fixing and maintaining your bike. Mike, Andy and John are friendly, patient and very helpful. A great place to meet other keen amateur cyclists

Laurel Spooner

8 years ago

I had a really good evening. Good teachers who made mending a puncture fun and a friendly group of people who were learning how to do it
properly
Laurel Spooner

Fix it yourself with our guides & advice

Ready to tackle bike maintenance on your own? Our resources page is packed with useful guides and teaching sheets you can download for free. Plus, we've compiled a list of links to local shops and services to help you find everything you need to keep your bike in top shape.

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