About us

The Pedallers Arms is a place to come and learn how to repair your bike in a friendly atmosphere. We are a co-operative of people, all volunteers, who want to help people fix up their own bikes. We are all CTC advanced mechanic trained. 
More Pedallers

The emphasis is on “anyone can fix their bike”. We have tools, books and time for you. Come drop into one of our sessions.

We ask for a donation towards rent and wear and tear, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. We’re based on Mabgate Green, off Regent Street (near-ish the WY Playhouse) and we’re open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4 – 8pm. We’ll also be open other times too so check our “Opening Hours” on the right.

Some Pedallers

Our aims are:

To empower people to maintain their own bicycle and provide accessible learning opportunities for all levels of ability.
To help marginal or under represented groups who cycle to feel comfortable with their bikes and the space so they can in turn help others. To promote bikes as a cheap transport option.
To re-use old bicycle parts to keep environmental and financial costs to users low, thereby keeping useful resources from going to landfill.
To use established co-operative structures to ensure sustainability and continuity of service. We are not-for profit and any profits will go back into the project.

Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection

Pedallers’ Arms has a Child and Vulnerable adult policy which we ask all our volunteers to follow.

We are unable to accommodate unaccompanied under 18s. Under 18s may participate when accompanied by an adult.
We will try our best to keep dangerous tools out of the way, but it is the responsibility of the accompanying adult to look out for the safety of their charge.

Whistle blowing

If any person has a complaint about a volunteer at Pedallers’ we have a whistle blowers policy. We will take every complaint seriously.

Equal Opportunities

We are a diverse group with different strengths and weaknesses, and as such we recognise the right for all to be welcomed and included in any and all activities insofar as it is possible.

We may from time to time choose to run ‘closed’ sessions for subgroups who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, however on all other occasions, nether membership nor access will be refused on the basis of gender, race, religion, economic status or legal status.

We will work hard to provide opportunities for all levels of ability – either technical ability, physical ability or language proficiency, however we are ourselves volunteers and cannot guarantee that we will always be able to give you all the support you need.

If you have specific needs that you need us to know about but simultaneously need to be treated with confidence, please approach us in person, or contact us in advance of your visit.

4 Responses to About us

  1. Pingback: Who are we? | The Pedallers' Arms

  2. john lawton says:

    I have some usable bits can you collect?

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