Even though February has been cold and wet, things at the Hub have been anything but dreary!
From refurbished bikes finding new homes, to young people learning hands-on mechanical skills, the Hub has been a hive of activity.
As the days slowly begin to get lighter, we’re looking ahead to a busy and exciting few months.
If you’re wanting to get out on your bike more, why not have a look at our social rides on Share My Ride, or join us to celebrate International Women’s Day (more details below). Alternatively, if you’re looking to build your confidence riding, keep your eyes peeled for our Rusty Riders sessions which will be making a reappearance in the coming months too.
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Or, if you are interested in joining the team and making a difference in your local community we would love to hear from you. Please drop us an email on yatecommunitybikehub@gmail.com, or pop into the shop and say Hello!
Best wishes, bike miles = big smiles!
Lexy & the YCBH Core Team
Follow us! All our socials are listed here: YCBH linktree
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Did you know each month we offer FREE maintenance courses to help you build your knowledge of all things bike? The sessions run on the third Tuesday of every month from 7-830pm and are led by our fantastic volunteers. The following week you can come back for a practice session so you get hands on experience of the new skills you’ve learned too. Sessions run throughout the year and cover various topics.
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Intro to Bike Maintenance which covers basic bike checks including punctures, bike set up, maintaining your bike.
‘Brake’ it Down is an intermediate course covering everything on brakes.
Ideal for anyone who’s already attended a basic maintenance course.
‘Get your bearings’ where we look at the what and where of bike bearings. Ideal for anyone who has already attended a basic maintenance course.
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As the weather starts getting brighter, these courses will help to keep you on the road. Spaces are limited so be quick to sign up via Eventbrite so you can bag yourself a space.
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International Women’s Day ride
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We’re setting out to celebrate International Women’s Day as we know best by hitting the tarmac and enjoying some time on two wheels.
Why not join us for a 15 mile ride, starting at the Hub. Meet at 4pm at the Hub.
Sign up on Eventbrite so we know you’ll be joining us.
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Frome Community Bike Project are holding a ‘Wheelie Good Day’ on 22nd March 2026.
Go along to a free, family friendly fun day and celebrate cycling with pedal powered music, bubbles and feel good movement with Mojo Moves!
Test your skills with the pedal rocket challenge, blend your own drink on the smoothie bike and soak up a day of music, movement and community.
You can watch bike maintenance demos on fixing punctures, brakes and more and book Bikeability taster sessions in advance. It’s also a chance to try out their new app based bike rentals. Any visit to their Workshop is an opportunity to grab a bargain in our bike, clothing and accessories sale and it wouldn’t be a Frome Community Bike Project event with Dr Bike’s free safety checks so take your bike along too! Find out everything they now offer, and how you can get involved.
No bike needed.
Just go along and enjoy a wheelie good day!
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This February half-term we saw a bumper selection of youth activities, from art to M-check’s, the week was full of sessions and opportunities to explore all things bike.
We started the week with @artbytamzin36 guiding our young attendees through their own masterpieces. The session was in huge demand with a waiting list and the creations were fantastic!
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We quickly rolled on to our next session where we were invited to Yate Academy to hold a maintenance session going through an ‘M-check’ and making sure attendees felt confident in checking their bike to make sure it was roadworthy.
We were blown away with the enthusiasm and energy at the session and once Stuart had gone through an M-check, there was a little race to see who could change a tyre the quickest!
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Next up, we were back at Armadillo talking all things hi-vis and how best to make sure you’re as visible as possible while out riding. This was a great opportunity took look at a huge range of items that can increase visibility.
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From receiving support to giving back!
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At YCBH, we’re incredibly lucky to be led by a group of wonderful people who all volunteer their time to make the Hub the fantastic place it is.
Whether that’s fixing bikes, sorting donations, or keeping everyone hydrated with a cuppa, every single one of our volunteers helps to keep the wheels turning!
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Sometimes, our support goes full circle as has happened with one of our new volunteers – Josh.
We first met Josh when he received a bike from the Hub under our Wheels 2 Work scheme; where we work in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council to help reduce the barriers to work, training and education for residents of Yate, Chipping Sodbury and surrounding areas. This bike provided a practical solution and a bit of support to help Josh move forward, literally.
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After experiencing the Hub himself, we were excited to see the ripple effect in full swing as Josh introduced family members to the Hub resulting in his nephew being the proud new owner of one of our refurbished bikes.
Having been a supporter of the Hub for some time, we were delighted when we heard Josh wanted to join the Hub as a volunteer and give something back. Since joining the Hub, he’s had his pedal to the metal, even selling a bike on his first shift!
This story highlights that we have a wonderful group of people who all support the mission of the Hub and without them, it wouldn’t be the fantastic place it is.
If you’re interested in getting involved, why not pop by and say hello?
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