Cowley Road Condors and the Broken Spoke Bike Co-op launch new partnership!

Cowley Road Condors are delighted to announce a new partnership with the Broken Spoke Bike Co-op. This brings together Oxford’s friendliest cycling club with it’s only do-it-yourself (DIY) bicycle workshop and cycle training organisation. We are both passionate about riding bikes, developing skills and being inclusive, particularly for women. With our aim to reach 50:50 membership and the Broken Spoke reaching out to women and trans folk via Team Beryl it makes complete sense to work more closely together and drive real changes in the local community.

Why are the Broken Spoke so fantastic?

Broken Spoke are based in the city centre and teach people of all ages and backgrounds how to ride and repair bicycles. From drop-in DIY workshops, to mechanics courses, to Beryl’s night for women and trans people, to cycle training, they support the whole spectrum from learning to ride to building a wheel. You might have used their services already, or heard about them supporting the Condor Spring/Summer sessions for ladies. In fact several of our members volunteer their free time there!

What does this mean for me?

We are extremely pleased to announce that Condor members will benefit from a 15% discount on all mechanics courses, and enjoy the concessionary rate for the drop-in DIY workshops. Broken Spoke will continue to offer their brilliant bike check and roadside repair training as part of the Spring and Summer Sessions for ladies. We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Broken Spoke news and adventures, and invite them along to events to help explain more about the amazing work they do.
We’re also keen to hear if members have ideas for other training sessions they would like to see, please get in touch!

How can I help?

If you are interested in supporting the Broken Spoke you can volunteer, become an annual supporter like the Condors or donate any spare cash you have. Check out all the options here!

We’re really excited to support and work closely with this extraordinary social movement.

In the words of both groups: Keep the Friendly Up, and Ride On! 🙂