Police team up with Sutton bike mechanic to keep cyclists safe

A Sutton bike store is helping police ensure people’s bike’s are roadworthy.
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Nottinghamshire Police’s Ashfield neighbourhood policing team have secured some funding from Cycling UK to host a number of free ‘Dr Bike’ repair clinics – and have now teamed up with Nix Cycles, of Brook Street, Sutton, to hold them.

A police spokesman said: “The idea of the free drop-in sessions is to help ensure people’s bikes are roadworthy and also widen engagement with the police.”

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Cyclists of all ages are invited to attend the first session tomorrow, Saturday, November 27, outside Morrisons in Kirkby, from 10am-3pm.

Nix Cycles, of Brook Street, Sutton.Nix Cycles, of Brook Street, Sutton.
Nix Cycles, of Brook Street, Sutton.

A further session will be held on Sutton Lawn on Saturday, December 18.

Inspector Kate Long, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We’re keen to do all we can to keep everyone safe on our roads, including cyclists.

“Some cyclists may be unaware they have a potentially dangerous fault with their bikes, while others may be well aware of things that need fixing, but either can’t afford, or don’t know how to fix them.

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“With the money from Cycling UK, we are helping keep those riders safe, and also spending more time engaging with people in the community.”

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