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The refugee charity opens its arch near New Cross Gate from 11am to 3pm, with 10% off bikes over £250 and test rides on offer.
Key facts
- The Bike Project workshop opens to the public on Saturday 19 September, 11am to 3pm
- Refurbished bikes start at £199, with 10% off in-store bikes over £250
- Workshop is at Arch 224, Edward Place, SE8 5HD, near New Cross Gate
- Unwanted bikes can be donated on the day if registered in advance
The Bike Project, a Deptford charity that restores donated bikes for refugees, is opening its workshop to the public on Saturday 19 September from 11am to 3pm, with second-hand bikes on sale from £199.
The open day comes ahead of the London Cycling Festival. Any bike costing more than £250 bought in store on the day will be 10% cheaper, and the charity’s mechanics will be on hand to help buyers choose the right model.
Second-hand bikes on sale in Deptford
The stock covers bikes for children, commuting, racing and weekend riding, with brands including Brompton, Cannondale and Trek. Every bike has been refurbished by the charity’s mechanics. The charity suggests the sale could suit children who need a bike for getting to school now term has started, as well as new students at Goldsmiths.
Visitors can also look behind the scenes in the workshop, where donated bikes are fixed up before being passed on to refugees. Because the workshop is open on a Saturday, people can take a bike for a test ride before paying. The team is led by workshop manager Maria Domench Serrano, and the charity says customers have rated it 4.9 out of 5 across hundreds of reviews.
Money from each sale goes back into the charity’s work giving bikes to refugees and people seeking asylum. “A donated bike enables refugees to access education, healthcare, legal appointments and community,” said Maria Domench Serrano. The workshop manager also pointed out that many refugees live on £9.95 a week, so cutting the cost of getting around matters a great deal.
How to find the workshop and donate a bike
The workshop is at Arch 224, Edward Place, SE8 5HD, about five minutes on foot from New Cross Gate, which is served by the Overground and National Rail. Bikes currently in stock can be browsed at shop.thebikeproject.co.uk, and appointments for a test ride can be booked by email.
Anyone with an unwanted bike can donate it on the same Saturday but should register it with the charity beforehand at thebikeproject.co.uk/donate-bike. Donated bikes can also be dropped off at Herne Hill Velodrome.
Key questions
When is The Bike Project workshop open to the public?
On Saturday 19 September from 11am to 3pm.
How much are the bikes?
Prices start at £199, and bikes over £250 bought in store on the day are 10% off.
Where is The Bike Project workshop?
At Arch 224, Edward Place, SE8 5HD, about a five-minute walk from New Cross Gate station.
Can I donate a bike on the day?
Yes, but the bike must be registered first at thebikeproject.co.uk/donate-bike. Donations can also be dropped off at Herne Hill Velodrome.
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