Gearing Up
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
About Gearing Up
Recycling unloved & unwanted bikes
Training and skills – supporting and training people into employment
Improving access to low cost bikes
Gearing Up Description
Recycling unloved & unwanted bikes
Training and skills – supporting and training people into employment, learning new practical skills
Improving access to affordable bikes – to promote healthy lifestyles, travel to work and reduction in congestion
Based in local workshops we provide all these services alongside a friendly café & meeting facilities.
Working with communities and local groups we promote cycling through access to bikes, and development of skills and confidence.
In partnership with public services and other organisations we promote cycling and alternative forms of transport for health, leisure and work.
Reviews
We'll be over at Higher Folds this weekend - our first event for Big Bike Revival 2018
Really pleased to announce that we'll be working with Cycling UK again this year to run a series of local events and workshops. Getting more bikes back on the road - more people riding. What could be better?
We're always in need of bikes for us to refurbish and Recycle in the workshop at the Brick Works. If you've got anything you no longer need please get in touch . You can drop them off here anytime or give us a call to arrange collection. Thanks!
New Training Programme for 2018
The new programme for TfGM sponsored courses is now ready for booking. Just click on the link to book via Eventbrite.
https://www.tfgm.com/cycling/training/fin d?type=maintenance
... If you've got any questions or issues please contact us in the workshop. Thanks
All Wigan courses are in the Brick Works Workshop. Leigh sessions are held at Leigh Fire Station
Basic Bike Maintenance Wigan Wednesday 14th Feb Basic course, 18:00 to 20:00
Basic Bike Maintenance Leigh Saturday 27th Jan Basic course, 10:00am to 12:00am Saturday 24th March Basic course, 10:00am to 12:00am
Intermediate Bike Maintenance Wigan Saturday 20th Jan Intermediate course, 09:30 to 16:00 Saturday 17th Feb Intermediate course, 09:30 to 16:00 Saturday 17th March Intermediate course, 09:30 to 16:00
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Great day at Higher Folds Community Centre yesterday with the new On Your Bike team - Chris and Mel. Good turn out of bikes for fixing on a damp Saturday morning. Thanks to Dave Rainford at the centre for a warm space and proper hospitality - thanks!
More happy faces from our recent Big Bike Revival event, organised in partnership with Leigh Neighbours Big Local
Gearing Up will be at Pennington Flash Parkrun this Saturday from 9am. Give your bike some TLC - on us!
We'll be there! If you're going and you think your bike needs a quick 'once over' get in touch with us... all our bike services are free at Gearing Up
We're back at Sacred Heart/Leigh Central primary school giving neglected bikes some much needed TLC! Get back in the saddle and bag some goodies from 3.30pm tomorrow. @GearingUpBikes Leigh Neighbours Big Local #Leigh #TheBigBikeRevival
We took in 2 bikes in serious need of some TLC. Simon and the team were fantastic, all repairs done within a couple of days, even custom made a brake pad for my random brake discs!! FAR CHEAPER than any other bicycle repair shop and the service is absolutely amazing. Would wholeheartedly recommend for anyone looking for repairs or even a new bike.
Popped my road bike in for a service.
Simon was excellent. Sorted it really quickly. Will deffo take the bike back when it needs another service. Thanks �
Many thanks to Simon, Andy,Tony and Paul for their patience today in helping me to sort out a 50 yr old bike that hasn't been ridden for 20 years! I will be back again if Simon arranges a workshop on how to renovate Sturmey Archer gears! What a great place both to work on a bike. Good tools, friendly people and a warm welcoming environment.
Great service from Simon and team. Would definitely recommend ��
Great place. Nice staff and lovely little cafe xx
Came in one Saturday to do a bike maintenance course and Simon and Paul couldn't be more helpful. Absolutely fantastic day, tailoring it to suit my needs and showing me anything i wanted to know about repairing my bike. Passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of cycling and repairs. Get on the next course you wont be disappointed.
We took in 2 bikes in serious need of some TLC. Simon and the team were fantastic, all repairs done within a couple of days, even custom made a brake pad for my random brake discs!! FAR CHEAPER than any other bicycle repair shop and the service is absolutely amazing. Would wholeheartedly recommend for anyone looking for repairs or even a new bike.
Popped my road bike in for a service.
Simon was excellent. Sorted it really quickly. Will deffo take the bike back when it needs another service. Thanks �
Many thanks to Simon, Andy,Tony and Paul for their patience today in helping me to sort out a 50 yr old bike that hasn't been ridden for 20 years! I will be back again if Simon arranges a workshop on how to renovate Sturmey Archer gears! What a great place both to work on a bike. Good tools, friendly people and a warm welcoming environment.
Great service from Simon and team. Would definitely recommend ��
Great place. Nice staff and lovely little cafe xx
Came in one Saturday to do a bike maintenance course and Simon and Paul couldn't be more helpful. Absolutely fantastic day, tailoring it to suit my needs and showing me anything i wanted to know about repairing my bike. Passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of cycling and repairs. Get on the next course you wont be disappointed.
We took in 2 bikes in serious need of some TLC. Simon and the team were fantastic, all repairs done within a couple of days, even custom made a brake pad for my random brake discs!! FAR CHEAPER than any other bicycle repair shop and the service is absolutely amazing. Would wholeheartedly recommend for anyone looking for repairs or even a new bike.
Popped my road bike in for a service.
Simon was excellent. Sorted it really quickly. Will deffo take the bike back when it needs another service. Thanks �
Many thanks to Simon, Andy,Tony and Paul for their patience today in helping me to sort out a 50 yr old bike that hasn't been ridden for 20 years! I will be back again if Simon arranges a workshop on how to renovate Sturmey Archer gears! What a great place both to work on a bike. Good tools, friendly people and a warm welcoming environment.
Great service from Simon and team. Would definitely recommend ��
Great place. Nice staff and lovely little cafe xx
Came in one Saturday to do a bike maintenance course and Simon and Paul couldn't be more helpful. Absolutely fantastic day, tailoring it to suit my needs and showing me anything i wanted to know about repairing my bike. Passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of cycling and repairs. Get on the next course you wont be disappointed.
We took in 2 bikes in serious need of some TLC. Simon and the team were fantastic, all repairs done within a couple of days, even custom made a brake pad for my random brake discs!! FAR CHEAPER than any other bicycle repair shop and the service is absolutely amazing. Would wholeheartedly recommend for anyone looking for repairs or even a new bike.
Popped my road bike in for a service.
Simon was excellent. Sorted it really quickly. Will deffo take the bike back when it needs another service. Thanks �
Many thanks to Simon, Andy,Tony and Paul for their patience today in helping me to sort out a 50 yr old bike that hasn't been ridden for 20 years! I will be back again if Simon arranges a workshop on how to renovate Sturmey Archer gears! What a great place both to work on a bike. Good tools, friendly people and a warm welcoming environment.
Great service from Simon and team. Would definitely recommend ��
Great place. Nice staff and lovely little cafe xx
Came in one Saturday to do a bike maintenance course and Simon and Paul couldn't be more helpful. Absolutely fantastic day, tailoring it to suit my needs and showing me anything i wanted to know about repairing my bike. Passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of cycling and repairs. Get on the next course you wont be disappointed.
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Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -