Barnet Council’s Parking team have booked your appointment with Dr. Bike

A person rides a bicycle — Photo by Soroush Karimi on Unsplash

Courtesy of Barnet Council’s Parking team, cyclists in Barnet this month can take their bicycles along to have a free safety check with Dr. Bike, including tyres, rims, gears and brake function. Adjustments can be made if required.

Each free Dr Bike session is run by qualified bicycle mechanics. The sessions all take place between 9am and 3pm:

16th December 2023
Watling Avenue Car Park, Burnt Oak, HA8

17th December 2023
Lodge Lane Car Park, North Finchley, N12

23rd December 2023
Marsh Drive Car Park, West Hendon, NW7

30th December 2023
Stapylton Car Park, Barnet, EN5

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