Dr Bike
Dr Bike is a free on-site bike maintenance service run with local charity Nottingham Bikeworks. This service is open to all UoN staff and students. Sessions are run at locations on UoN campuses most weeks.
The Dr Bike mechanic will give cycles a thorough check and make minor repairs, such as changing brake blocks and tightening brakes. Dr Bike will only work on clean bikes.
The service and any parts used are free of charge.
Currently, Dr Bike sessions are run on University Park, Jubilee Campus, Sutton Bonington Campus and King's Meadow Campus. Other UoN locations will be considered if demand is high enough. If you would like a Dr Bike session to be run elsewhere, email us.
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Dr Bike dates
Dates, locations and booking links for upcoming sessions will be posted here each month.
Dr Bike in May
| Location |
Detail |
Type |
Date
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Time |
| University Park |
Dr Bike with Refurbished Bike Sale - in quad area outside George Green Library.
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Book a place |
Thursday 2 May
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10am - 2pm
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University Park
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Dr Bike outside DRSV |
Book a place |
Thursday 9 May |
10am - 2pm |
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Jubilee Campus
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Dr Bike inside/outside the Exchange Building (weather dependant) |
Book a place |
Thursday 16 May |
10 am - 1pm |
| Sutton Bonington |
Dr Bike outside the Hive cafe in the Barn
|
Book a place |
Thursday 23 May |
12 midday - 2pm |
Dr Bike in April
| Location |
Detail |
Type |
Date
|
Time |
| Jubilee Campus |
Dr Bike inside/outside the Exchange Building (weather dependant) |
Book a place |
Thursday 11 April |
10am - 12midday
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University Park
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Dr Bike outside George Green Library |
Book a place |
Thursday 18 April
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10am - 1pm |
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Sutton Bonington
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Dr Bike outside the Hive cafe in the Barn |
Book a place |
Thursday 25 April
|
12midday - 2pm |
| King's Meadow Campus |
Dr Bike next to the Cycle shelter in the main car park |
Book a place |
Monday 29 April |
10am - 12midday |
If you are unable to attend a booked slot, you must cancel your appointment a minimum of 24 hours beforehand via Eventbrite or by emailing sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk. You may lose booking rights to future sessions if you do not cancel your slot in plenty of time.
Nottingham Bikeworks often hold refurbished bike sales alongside Dr Bike. They sell a range of bikes starting from £80. Keep an eye out for future dates.
Sessions may be cancelled if there is not enough interest. In this case, those who have booked will be warned at least 24 hours in advance.
The first session of each month will alternate between David Ross Sports Centre and a new location on the Portland Terrace. This is the covered area at the top of the steps at the back of the Portland Building.
Other locations
If you would be interested in a Dr Bike session at another campus other than those listed, please get in touch with us. If there is sufficient demand we may be able to organise a vist.
Further information
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Please be aware that drop-in sessions may be busy and you may be required to wait to have you bike looked at. Consider arriving slightly later in the day if you only have limited time available.
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To get the latest Dr. Bike dates straight to your inbox each month, sign up to the Sustainable Nottingham newsletter.
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Please note that if your bike requires a significant amount of work or is in a very bad state of repair, it may be rejected by the bike mechanic, who will advise on further work needed at a local bike shop.
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Nottingham Bikeworks are a not-for-profit community enterprise which works with an increasing number of community groups, schools and other local organisations delivering a range of projects and courses that use bikes and cycling to develop practical skills and build confidence.
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If you have any further questions, email sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.
