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05/11/2026

🚲 Free Dr Bike Sessions This November! 🚲

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, now is a great time to make sure your bike is safe and ready for winter cycling.

Bring your bike along to one of Hounslow Council's free Dr Bike sessions taking place across the borough this month. Our experienced cycle mechanics will carry out a bike safety check, provide maintenance advice, and complete minor repairs and adjustments where possible. No pre-booking required, just turn up and join the queue!

Please note: 1. Dr Bike is available for standard pedal bicycles only.
We are unable to carry out repairs, checks or adjustments on e-bikes or electric scooters.
2. Sessions are limited to minor repairs and safety adjustments only. For major repairs, cyclists may be advised to visit a local bike shop.
3. Sessions may be cancelled in adverse weather conditions.

See the schedule in the image below and find your nearest session!

For more information, email us at [email protected]

04/11/2026

FREE Fix-a-Bike Workshops for Ages 10-16 🔧🛠🚲

Want to learn how to fix a puncture, remove a wheel and carry out basic bike maintenance?
Join our new Fix-a-Bike workshops for young people aged 10-16, delivered by Community Cycleworks.

📍 Beavers Community School
📅 Sunday, 8 November

Morning Session - 9:15am arrival | 9:30am-12:30pm workshop
🔗 Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/9274982/chk/bbebff04af35561f86523453e8b16d4b/?modal_widget=true&widget=true

Afternoon Session - 12:45pm arrival | 1:00pm-4:00pm workshop
🔗 Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/9303743/chk/dc08b3e760fb699f860e3c0402e891ad/?modal_widget=true&widget=true

Please note, there is a £5 refundable deposit which is returned on attendance.

For full details about the workshop, what you'll learn, and booking information, please visit the links above.
Email us at [email protected] for any queries! 😊

29/10/2026

FREE Fix-a-Bike Workshops for Ages 10-16 🔧🛠🚲

Want to learn how to fix a puncture, remove a wheel and carry out basic bike maintenance?

Join our new Fix-a-Bike workshops for young people aged 10-16, delivered by Community Cycleworks.

📍 Beavers Community School
📅 Sunday, 8 November

Morning Session - 9:15am arrival | 9:30am-12:30pm workshop
🔗 Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/communitycycleworks1/2474080

Afternoon Session - 12:45pm arrival | 1:00pm-4:00pm workshop
🔗 Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/communitycycleworks1/2478565

Please note, there is a £5 refundable deposit which is returned on attendance.

For full details about the workshop, what you'll learn, and booking information, please visit the links above.

Email us at [email protected] for any queries! 😊

24/10/2026

🎃🚲 Half-term offer on Hounslow's e-cargo bike! 🚲🎃

Looking for a practical way to get around during the October half-term?

Whether you're heading to the park with the family, doing the weekly shop, picking up bulky items, or simply trying a different way to travel locally, Hounslow's shared electric cargo bike (OurBike) can help.

From 26 October to 1 November, use code TRICK50 to get 50% off your rides.

Want an extra treat? Submit a photo of your Halloween OurBike adventure that you have permission to use and are happy for OurBike and ZEN to share, and get 75% off your next ride, to use from 26 October to 30 November. Costumes encouraged!

To get started, download the OurBike app, locate and unlock the cargo bike, then enter code TRICK50 when booking, and enjoy your ride!

📸 Submit your photo here: https://peddlemywheels.typeform.com/ob-tricktreat26

For more information about OurBike and how it works: 🔗 https://ourbike.co.uk

23/10/2026

Hounslow Council is offering a limited number of vouchers through the Try Before You Bike scheme to residents living in selected eligible postcode areas.

The scheme gives you the chance to try cycling before committing to buying a bike, helping you build confidence, make local journeys by bike, and see whether cycling works for your lifestyle.

With a council-funded voucher, eligible residents can access:

-Bike hire from just £5 per month
-Delivery and collection
-Theft and damage insurance
-Essential accessories
-Online support
-Access to local cycle training

Please note: The £5 per month offer is only available to residents living in selected eligible postcode areas.

You can check the eligible postcode areas: https://stats.hounslow.gov.uk/eoa-cluster-census-2021-profiles/

Visit Try Before You Bike to get started: https://trybeforeyoubike.com/

Not sure if your postcode qualifies? Email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to check your eligibility.

Vouchers are limited, so don't miss out!

Try Before You Bike: Bike subscription with no deposit, free delivery and collection, theft and damage cover included. Return anytime after the first month, or keep your bike at a price that reduces over time.

22/10/2026

🚲 Help Shape the Future of Cargo Bikes in Hounslow!

Hounslow Council is exploring how cargo bikes could play a bigger role in helping residents, businesses and organisations make cleaner, healthier and more sustainable journeys.

Your feedback will help us understand how cargo bikes are currently being used, what barriers may prevent people from using them, what support residents and businesses may need in the future.

Take the survey here: https://talk.hounslow.gov.uk/cargo-bikes

Read more about the project: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/10283/hounslow-council-launches-early-engagement-on-the-future-of-cargo-bikes

Have your say and help shape the future of sustainable transport in Hounslow.

Hounslow Council has launched a new engagement exercise to explore how residents, businesses, and organisations across the borough can be supported to use cargo bikes for everyday trips.

19/10/2026

07/10/2026

🚲 Free Dr Bike Sessions This October! 🚲

Keep your bike in top condition this autumn by bringing it along to one of Hounslow Council's free Dr Bike sessions taking place across the borough throughout October.

Our experienced cycle mechanics will provide a free bike safety check, carry out minor repairs and adjustments where possible, and offer advice to help keep you cycling safely. No pre booking required, just bring your bike along and join the queue during the session times.

⚠️ Please note:
• Dr Bike is available for standard pedal bicycles only. We are unable to carry out repairs, checks or adjustments on e-bikes or electric scooters.
• Sessions may be cancelled in adverse weather conditions. Any updates will be shared on our channels.

Find your nearest session and view the full October schedule:
https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/transport-traffic/free-cycle-training/8

For any queries or questions, email us at [email protected]

21/09/2026

Whether you fancy a quick spin, need to haul some shopping, or just want to try something a bit different for your weekend journey, there are some brilliant offers available right now across London to help you explore car free:

🟢 OurBikes Celebrate the London Cycling Festival with 50% off two OurBike rides! Perfect for trying out an electric cargo bike for a family outing or the big weekly shop.
Just download the OurBike app and use the code LCF2×50 when booking.

This one runs all the way until the end of the year, so you can give it a go this weekend or anytime up to 31st December 2026.
Find your nearest bike at ourbike.co.uk. Plan your journey, save a few quid, and enjoy the streets this weekend! 🌳👟

🟢 Forest 30-minute rides available for 30 users with the code CarFree30. These are available from Friday through Monday and last for 24 hours once redeemed.

🟢 Voi To mark World Car Free Day on Monday 22 September, Voi is discounting their 60 minute (3 days) pass across London, from £5.99 to £3.99. The offer runs on the day - 22 September - and shows on the pricing page in the app, so riders do not need a code.

Whether you fancy a quick spin, need to haul some shopping, or just want to try something a bit different for your weekend journey, there are some brilliant offers available right now across London to help you explore car free:

🟢 OurBikes Celebrate the London Cycling Festival with 50% off two OurBike rides! Perfect for trying out an electric cargo bike for a family outing or the big weekly shop.

Just download the OurBike app and use the code LCF2×50 when booking.

This one runs all the way until the end of the year, so you can give it a go this weekend or anytime up to 31st December 2026.

Find your nearest bike at ourbike.co.uk. Plan your journey, save a few quid, and enjoy the streets this weekend! 🌳👟

🟢 Forest 30-minute rides available for 30 users with the code CarFree30. These are available from Friday through Monday and last for 24 hours once redeemed.

🟢 Voi To mark World Car Free Day on Monday 22 September, Voi is discounting their 60 minute (3 days) pass across London, from £5.99 to £3.99. The offer runs on the day - 22 September - and shows on the pricing page in the app, so riders do not need a code.

10/09/2026

Have Your Say on Walking and Cycling Improvements in Hounslow 🚶🏻‍♀️🚲

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking feedback on proposals to extend Cycleway 9 between Syon Park and Hounslow Town Centre, with plans aimed at making the route safer and more accessible for people walking, cycling and using public transport.

The proposals include:
✅ New segregated cycle tracks
✅ Improved pedestrian crossings
✅ Safer side road crossings
✅ Wider footways
✅ Opportunities for additional planting and trees

Watch the short overview video here: https://youtu.be/LSzvONA9byI?si=kTcJhUNgNtvECoKi

💬 TfL wants to hear your views. Whether you walk, cycle, drive, use public transport, live locally or travel through the area, your feedback is important.

🔗 Find out more and take part in the consultation: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/cycleway-9-west

Please note, the consultation closes on 19 October 2026.