Colchester Bike Kitchen

We're a friendly not-for-profit DIY community bike workshop. Learn to fix your bike yourself, we'll show you how! 🛠💪🚴 Est. 2015. We’re not a bike shop.

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

This website is making it harder and harder to use. In light of that, we probably wont be using it very much!
If you want to get in touch, please do so via one of the places on our linktree below:
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[CM cohousing @CMcohousing]

If you missed Bike Kitchen last weekend, you have another local opportunity as @ColchBK is at Cannock Mill this Sunday morning. We were at the Fun Day too and this Sunday afternoon we're open for Heritage Day! #cohousing #colchester #coincidence #bike

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

The workshop will be closed on 31st August as we are attending the New Town Community Fun Day instead, helping our friends at the New Town Bike Hub.
We will be offering FREE Dr Bike health checks and repairs as well as FREE BikeRegister security marking.

https://t.co/xMDMYPv29A

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@RideBlackmore Lake are excellent.

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

We thought we’d share some of the wonderful feedback we’ve had recently.
It’s our pleasure!

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@OTBC69 @CampaignCycling @Essex_CC @Hirst4EssexPFCC @EssexPoliceUK @SaferEssexRoads @CllrKBentley I don’t really see what your problem is then? One death is too many.

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@OTBC69 @CampaignCycling @Essex_CC @Hirst4EssexPFCC @EssexPoliceUK @SaferEssexRoads @CllrKBentley What should they be aiming for? How many deaths are “acceptable”

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

New tool(s) day!
We’ve added to our specialist ebike kit with some bits for Bosch, Bafang and Mahle.

And, of course, this snazzy little number from BSC Tools to keep your levers straight and true (very important!)

[CM cohousing @CMcohousing]

We don't often retweet; but this is one for the keen cyclists and keen historians who are also keen on #cohousing Clearly not 100 years ago. Note cycle parking slots, the child's advanced design helmet etc 🙂#turnthemusicoff

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@RideBlackmore I have some questions for @LidlTrek

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@2_Wheeled_Wolf It’s a sad state of affairs but if you want to beat the thieves… there’s only one way

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

“The owner had left the bike outside the shop unlocked as they felt it was safe to leave the bike momentarily

🚨WRONG!!🚨

Always lock your bike when leaving it unattended. Seriously. It sucks, but otherwise you’re just inviting theft.

https://t.co/madDHnXLHu

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@ColCivicSociety @yourcolchester Would be great to see some “authorised” decoration of all the grey boxes around - these traffic counters, telecoms cabinets etc. perhaps it would discourage graffiti and make the place more vibrant!

[Cycle Colchester @cyclecol]

We're so pleased to see the official unveiling of Alan Palmer Way this week. Alan was an advocate, a supporter and a friend of cycling in Colchester for many years and it's wonderful to see his name in lights!

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

Yeah could you stop blocking narrow streets with multiple delivery vans please

[FedEx Help @FedExHelp]

@ColchBK @EcargoC Hi, my name is Jess. I’d like to apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. I would love to help you with your concern. Kindly send us a DM so we can further assist you. Thank you. https://t.co/7vnSkvqx3r.

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

Trying to get to the workshop and we’re stuck!
Good luck getting a buggy or wheelchair through there. Surely this is unacceptable and unsustainable on every level?
Engine running behind me too “it’s nice and cool in here”
Last mile delivery needs to happen @yourcolchester @FedEx

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@ColCivicSociety @yourcolchester @EcargoC one for your intrepid crew?

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

Phwoar!

[Colchester Chronicle @ColchChronic]

Beth Chatto looking SPECTACULAR 🌹💐🌸🌺🌷🌻 Even more so with 25% discount for cyclists 👌 More should follow #Essex

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

What a fantastic day celebrating the wonderful diversity that makes our city great ❤️

[Colchester City Council @yourcolchester]

Oh wow!! 🤩 Colchester has never had a carnival quite like that before! What an incredible procession. The music! The dancing! The costumes!

Huge thanks to the Colchester Diverse Communities Network for organising! 🙏💖 Now, enjoy the party at Firstsite!

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

We had a fantastic wheel@building and truing masterclass from @saltywheelworks this morning. All free - thanks @wearecyclinguk and the #bigbikerevival

[Colchester Bike Kitchen @ColchBK]

@2_Wheeled_Wolf @willbramhill @MarkGoacher “A nice problem to have” as they say, but no good for you!