Free bikes and servicing for essential workers during Covid-19. If you have a spare bike, post it here.

Thought I had. See it now?

Nice one, man.

Based in Herne Hill. Can help with some mechanic-ing.

Bikes for Refugees are starting a similar scheme that will hopefully get more publicity and get more bikes to the right people. This is the scotland scheme but hopefully there'll be one down here too. I'll keep an eye and update here so all offers of bikes can be shared.

https://twitter.com/Bikes4Refugees/status/1247313620687630338

Thanks Velocio you make some really good points and your generosity is a good example to others. I'll be offering more bike(s) and locks in the coming days, but they need servicing first.

This is a great idea.

Im in SE15 - have a mini workshop in the basement so happy to help with servicing for anyone who needs it - obvs current front-line staff, but also hit me up if you just need a hand with your bike.

Also, have a Brompton I would be happy to lend (can't afford to give it away at the mo) to any NHS worker who needs it for their commute.

@Velocio should we put a list on the first post?

i.e
SE15 @knowthejo
SE24 @Hjusth
E9 @Batt

etc.

Two lists? One for bikes, with a location, and one for free servicing, with a location.

Free E-bikes for essential workers here

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/30/21199401/london-health-workers-ebike-free-loan-public-transport-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR3ta5N9s-9Om-jWxh4VWucvaZmqtr98lpItfpFb8yMuvtP-IN0Nu3oAUn0

Have single speed Brompton and old Kona mtb 16inch and locks that I would happily donate to NHS worker.

Based in SM5.

Furloughed at home here, have a full home workshop and access to spares etc so can offer free repairs and servicing for essential workers and can fix up any rattlers that people can donate. Based in CR7, near Crystal Palace FC.

Brompton available in RG10

I've had a donation for parts so I'm going to be going round to fix key workers' bikes for free (including spares) in this zone during my 'exercise hour'. If anyone knows of any key workers eg. at the schools, at Whipps Cross or at Homerton that need fixage, send Andy a message on 07967 222892

I wear an ffp3 mask, surgical gloves and use alcohol wipes. You can leave it locked up (as long as not locked by the wheels if you need a puncture repair) and/or we can arrange a line-of-sight for it to be locked and unlocked by you at a safe mutual distance.

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Single speed racing bike, Free donation to any NHS worker, can deliver to south London area within 2 miles of West Norwood SE19 1QG or Woolwich SE18 5NR (So I can walk back after). Front and rear light included, though these are basic. If you are riding alot at night you may want to invest in more lights.

Big thanks to @jj72 for new freewheel and brand new chain! it runs nice and quiet :)
Also has new brake blocks.

Here's a List. Please feel free to copy and paste the list, and add a size if relevant and a link to an image, to help get the bikes to the right people.
If you add to the list please include a location and an image if possible.
Please retain the note at the top of the list.

Free Bikes for Key workers, carers and front line staff
Please click on the username and send a message to make contact. You can join the forum just by entering your email. As indicated, some bikes are a donation, some are an indefinite loan for as long as required. You will need some form of ID to collect your bike.

NB:Frame sizes where included are in CM, suitable rider height in feet/inches are approximate- all bikes can be adjusted. Bromptons are all the same size.

@William. Medium 54cm (5'8"- 5'11") Geared Cyclocross bike, location SE18 or SE19 Images here https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15188940/
@jsabine Small 49cm Galaxy Touring Bike SE7 (Loan. 48hrs notice please)
@jsabine Large 56cm Marin hybrid SE7. (Loan. 48hrs notice please)
@Dexter Small (5' to 5'4") Raleigh Coventry SE5. (Loan)
@damitamit Small 52cm (5'5 to 5'9) Singlespeed. Lock included. N8
@hippy Medium full suspension Kona mountain bike. Central London
@knowthejo Brompton Folding bike SE15 (Loan)
@biarittz Single Speed Brompton folding bike, Lock included, SM5
@biarittz Small / meduim Kona Mountain bike, Lock included, SM5
@Zed Brompton folding bike, RG10

Please copy and paste the list to add details about what you can offer, if you are a shop / professional and your location

Free bike SERVICE for Key workers, medics, carers and front line staff

Some of these are professional mechanics / bike shops, most are non-professional but experienced and well equipped. Message or post here with your issue to find out if someone can help.

@William. Woolwich SE18
@jsabine SE7
@Batt E9
@Hjusth Herne Hill
@knowthejo SE15
@jj72 (Two Wheels Good bike shop, professional mechanics) CR7
@filmaj (Pro mechanic, free parts) North London area see map here https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15202563/

If anyone thinks the first post or the lists should be laid out more clearly suggestions welcome @Velocio

Isn’t it better to not [@] them so they don’t get a notification every time the list is copy/pasted

More important to link easily to the member offering a bike.

NipNip are servicing NHS bikes for free

https://twitter.com/NipNipCycling/status/1249277043436654598

1) For regular bikes - seek a plant room (boiler-house?) that can be secured for access when regular bike parking is typical afterthought & not in sight of main entrance, or consider asking for container drop or similar storage at main door.

Bike Hire Fleets

2) Note that Beryl has stood down their London fleet - and made available free to NHS staff and set up deals with other locations (Watford, Bournemouth, Norwich &c)
3) Serco/Santander/TfL has an 'offer' for using Boris Bikes to NHS staff
4) Brompton Hire is sending out bikes of special NHS deal via their hire points - you register on the app with NHS e-mail for free use deal & this available where Brompton Hire operates & they have support resources in place (eg Portsmouth, Manchester, Oxford....) One key tip IKEA DIMPA bags are the right size to cover a Brompton and bring it inside to store.
5) Nextbike has agreed free hires with some of the locations (depends on sponsor & support team capacity) - Glasgow, Stirling & ? - Bikes are at Brunel (Uxbridge) & Surrey (Guildford - next to Royal Surrey Hosp)
6) No action yet from Hourbike (various), Jump (Uber), Smoove (Slough) & others do press them locally & DM me any news via (at) BCCletts on twitter - cycling around London (& seriously quaxing) since 1964

PS Kinetics has sorted a good protocol for socially distanced repairs/sales - SMS time of arrival/appointment & leave bike at door - Ben comes out takes bike inside - new SMS agree collection time - notify arrival - bike/spares placed outside - collect.

"Track pump to your door service" might be handy - SMS offer (clearing house via one phone?) to call at an address - fettle up a bike & hand back to user, making it easier & safer to cycle for those new to this.

Handlebars are also doing free NHS services, dealt with them in the past, great place
https://www.handlebars.io/post/avoid-public-transport-stay-healthy-get-on-your-bike

Hi,

Am an NHS doctor working at the Royal Brompton Hospital, we don’t have definite storage but was looking for a brompton (!) bike as can store in our doctors’ rest room/office. Would be forever grateful! Many thanks and stay safe!

Message one of these guys, hopefully one of them is still available.

@knowthejo Brompton Folding bike SE15 (Loan)
@biarittz Single Speed Brompton folding bike, Lock included, SM5