We RIDE on bicycles

Sometimes the best spots are hiding right in plain sight! 🤔

​I was driving through Willenhall a while back and noticed a bike locked to a lamppost. When I took a closer look, I realized it was actually a bike shop! I made a mental note to come back, and yesterday I finally did.

​Safe to say, Velo Fixers is a proper hidden gem. The customer service was excellent 👌🏾 Super friendly and helpful. Definitely my new go-to spot! Give them a look if you're in the area! 🛠️🚴🏾

Now I'm all ready for some off road fun, now I've been Velo Fixers! 🚵🏾💯🏞🚲
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Highly recommend checking them out if you need a service, repair, or just some solid local bike advice.


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A special thanks to Pendeford Bike Hub for servicing this bike and helping get it back on the road. It has now found its rightful owner, meaning one more person is ready to pedal around, enjoy the freedom of cycling, and join in all the cycling fun.

Every bike restored and rehomed makes a difference, helping more people travel actively, stay connected, and be part of the cycling community.

While we’re on the subject, I’d like to take this opportunity to put it out there that we’re looking for a bike mechanic to join the We RIDE on bicycles team. If you’re passionate about cycling, enjoy working on bikes, and would like to help keep more people riding, we’d love to hear from you.

I’ve noticed more and more fast-food and dessert vendors popping up around Wolverhampton lately, but where are the fresh juice and healthy drink stalls?

This fresh lemon and ginger drink absolutely hit the spot for me today at Willenhall Carnival in the park. Refreshing, natural, and exactly what I needed! 😋🍋🫚

Freshly Squeezed, these are the kinds of local vendors I love to see at community events—offering something fresh, different, and a healthier option alongside all the treats. It would be great to see even more of them at future events.

A big shout-out to all the organisers, stallholders, and volunteers who help make these events such a great day out for the community. Events like this bring people together and give local businesses a chance to shine 👏🏾💥👏🏾💥👏🏾

Who else would like to see more fresh juice, smoothies, and healthy food vendors at local fairs and carnivals?

Charles Harris Fun Fairs UK was at Willenhall Memorial Park today, bringing plenty of fun and a great atmosphere to the carnival! 🎡🎠

I’m glad I didn’t cycle past What the Fudge without stopping. The fudge was absolutely amazing — so good that I’m still trying to decide which flavour was my favourite! Every one I tried was delicious 😋

It was great to see so many people out enjoying the event, supporting local businesses, and making the most of the sunshine. Looking forward to next year already!

PEDAL N PARK 🚴🚴🏻🚴🏼🚴🏽🚴🏾🚴🏿

Why not leave the car at home, jump on your bike, and enjoy a traffic-free ride with us?

We’ll be cycling from one park to another using safe cycle routes before taking part in fun sports and activities including football, basketball, and more.

This isn’t just for the kids—we want the adults involved t👀!

Whether you’re a regular cyclist or haven’t ridden in years, Pedal N Park is a great way to get active, meet new people, spend time with family, and enjoy the outdoors.

Bring your bike, bring your energy, and let’s make it a day to remember!

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One bike ride, three communities 🚴🏾💨💨💨

It was a pleasure bumping into "Give A Girl A Bike" at our meeting point yesterday, where they were providing a fantastic Dr Bike service for the community.

I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Darlaston in Motion. I strongly believe that physical activity plays a key role in boosting our wellbeing and releasing those feel-good endorphins. Mine certainly got flowing yesterday — along with my inner child! 😅

Great people, great conversations, and a great reminder of the power of bringing communities together through cycling and movement.

15 miles down, one massive feast to go! 🚴🏾💨 Taking the victory lap straight to Rio’s piri piri Wolverhampton for a post-ride refuel. Celebrating the grind and sending out Eid Mubarak vibes to everyone who celebrated Wednesday. Time to see if the chicken is as fire as the ride! 🔥🍗

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Even with temperatures soaring past 30°C, nothing was stopping me from keeping my eyes on the prize 🚴🏾💨 Wrapped up Bank Holiday Monday the right way—chillin’, pumping the SOUNDBOKS and admiring the iconic Prince Albert statue. Ending the day with Kabanyoro's Kitchen was the ultimate reward 🔥😋

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