About

For most of my life, I have been mending bikes, because as a youth I was very good at breaking them! I have been working in bike shops, in my own workshop or at events from the back of my van, since I was 16.  I started my collection service in 2000 after seeing many customers struggling to get their bikes to the high street shops, whether it be in the back of the car or ridden in a dangerous condition.

Being self employed has its drawbacks, not least the feeling of being rather popular in summer! As such, be aware that I can have a waiting list into several weeks! So don’t leave it to the week before you set off round the world before ringing me.

I am an experienced  mechanic who has worked on the very best and very worst of bikes.  Whatever the problem with your bike I will most likely have seen it  before, and if I haven’t, I enjoy a “learning opportunity”! so please don’t be afraid to get in touch and I’ll be happy to help you out.

In addition to my collection-based work I also enjoy partnering with Lancaster City Council’s Cycling Town team providing a range of services including Dr. Bike at numerous events and hosting maintenance workshops at employers and local schools.  I have also worked closely with Lancaster University, University of Cumbria, Lancaster and Morecambe College, North Lancashire Primary Care Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Green Lancaster.