We’re short on volunteers today so we’ve had to cancel today’s session. We’re open on Sunday but we’re already fully booked but Monday 4-8pm you can book an appointment or just drop in. See our sessions page for more details. Thanks
We will be closed Thursday 28th, Sunday 31st and Monday 1st for the Bank Holiday weekend. Back open Thursday 4th April.
We have a limited number of £40 vouchers available for people on a low income to use on new or second-hand bike parts at Pedallers’ Arms thanks to West Yorkshire Combined Authority. If you are eligible (see below) or you know someone who is:
please do email us here, with subject “Vouchers for people on low income” and we can get you signed up before they run out.
You need to apply for the vouchers before the March 3rd (this Sunday) and we still have a limited number of the vouchers remaining. The voucher can be put on your account and can be spent at a later date.
You qualify for a voucher if 2 or more apply (this is based on trust, we do not need proof):
It’s snowing! Pedallers’ mechanics come from all over, some in Leeds and some from far off cyclepaths. Given the snow and the cold we have decided not to open today. Sorry for the short notice and see you another shift.
Sadly we are going to be closed this Thursday as too many mechanics have other commitments. If anyone is interested in volunteering it would be very helpful, even if you don’t have lots of bike mechanic knowledge doing basic jobs and managing the flow is also appreciated.
On a more positive note we have been really busy recently, thanks to everyone who has come down. Here is an example of how busy we’ve been
Click here to view our calendar and check when we’re open.
Winter closures – our last session of 2023 will be Thursday 14th December, and we will re-open Sunday 7th January. See sessions page for details.
Our drop-in workshop is open on Mondays and Thursdays 4 – 8pm. Know what you’re doing and just need access to a stand and tools? Have a problem with your bike but no idea where to start? Just want to buy some parts? We’re open for you! Drop by and we’ll aim to give you as much guidance as you need so that you can repair your bike.
We’re also open on Sundays 12 – 4pm. We ask that you make an appointment if you wish to visit on a Sunday.
Thanks for your support!
Sadly a few different Pedallers’ mechanics are away on Thu 2nd of Feb so we won’t be able to open. Sorry! If the salt and grit on the road means your bike needs some mechanical love we are open Mon 30th of Jan to drop-ins and all following Thursdays, just not the 2nd. Our Sunday sessions require advanced booking.
P.S. my excuse is that Feb 2nd is my eldest’s Birthday, start them young and ideally without stabilisers:
We will be closed for a summer break from July 25th – Sep 8th inclusively. This gives our volunteers mechanics a rest, a chance to go cycle touring or give our chapped, oily hands much needed moisturiser.
We normally have appointments and drop-ins, except on Sun where there are no drop-ins, so our summer closing will be a bit different this year. If a few mechanic miss helping out over the summer we might have a few shifts where we open but they will be much more infrequent.
East Leeds FM have a program Think Global Act Local looking at sustainability and innovation during the climate crisis. They recently came to Pedallers’ Arms to see / hear how we do things. Our section is 22 mins into the program but the rest of the program is also very interesting, thank you East Leeds FM!
In the early hours of Monday morning two unidentified people broke through the big red door at the front of Pedallers’ Arms. They also broke into our storeroom at the back.
A kind soul working at KD Brothers (the garage nearby) alerted the police who informed us of the situation.
The thieves got away with the cash on premises and our drill. Fortunately they didn’t steal any of our tools or stock as far as we are aware.
One of our number got out of bed at 6AM (while theoretically on holiday) to attend the scene. They spoke to the police officers on site, secured the building and bought and fitted a new safe.
Later that same day two of our number stayed late to reinforce the door in an effort to make it harder to break in in the future.
Security improvements are as of now an ongoing concern and many of us are now devoting large amounts of time to this task.
We will continue operating as normal, teaching you how to fix your bike, offering advice and help where needed and selling parts and accessories at the lowest price we can.
The estimated cost of this to us is £1-2k. The bulk of this cost is actually due to the damage caused and includes:
There is also for many of us a large emotional cost in having yet another fire to put out.
Any donations at this time or in the future are always welcome and appreciated, no matter how small. If you can’t afford to give us anything that’s fine, we will do our best to help you regardless.
With love,
Pedallers’ Arms.
The Pedallers' Arms 