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Bike safety checks available in March

Free cycle checks with Dr Bike are available this month in Barnet

Bikes propped against a wall
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Barnet residents can take their bicycles for a free, full safety check including checks on the condition of tyres, rims, gears and brakes this March.

The DrBike sessions will take place between 4pm and 7pm on the following dates:

6th March 2024

Lodge Lane car park. Yellow chevrons immediately to the right of the entrance to the Car Park (opposite NL Auction Rooms N12 8JH)

13th March 2024

Middlesex University. Pavement on The Burroughs outside Middlesex University opposite Babington Rd NW4 4BT.

20th March 2024

Temple Fortune. By Bike racks outside entrance to M&S Food Hall at 820 Finchley Road, NW11 6XL.

27th March 2024

Stapylton Rd car park. Area immediately to the right of carpark entrance (EN5 4LR)

Bike adjustments can be made if required.


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