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Diary date: We will be hosting a Surly Demo day on the 20th of July 2024 Surly Bikes has been making waves in the cycling world since 1998, known for their rugged, reliable, and super versatile bikes. If you’re into bikes that can handle just about anything and don’t shy away from getting a little dirty, Surly is the brand...

  Mechanic Position At Brixton Cycles we have a position available for a new mechanic. Having been in Brixton since the early 80’s, we pride ourselves on being part of the local community. We are renowned for our workshop, expertly servicing bikes of all ages and disciplines and as London’s biggest Surly dealer, we are the go-to for custom touring...

Our team are a pretty cool bunch, and they ride some pretty cool bikes to match! In this series, we’ll be taking a closer look at the other bikes in their collections. First up is Mariusz with his old skool Saracen MTB restoration build, in Brixton Cycles colours no less! 

BCC hosted a panel at Brixton Cycles to celebrate this year’s Black History Month, highlighting the achievements and experiences of local Black cyclists. From experiences of getting into the sport to challenges with ensuring better representation in cycling, keep on reading to find out more.

Brixton Cycles has been serving the Brixton community since 1983, and on Saturday 30/09/23 we raised a toast to four incredible decades of two-wheeled adventures. Want to see what we got up to? Check out this small gallery of photos from the night.

So the leaves are turning, the holidays are over and class is back in session. That doesn’t mean we’re obliged to turn our backs on two-wheeled family outings though! If you’ve spent the summer encouraging your kids onto their bike, that progress shouldn’t stop – and we’re here to help. We’ve put together a few family-friendly routes around London to keep...

Meet Mariusz: lifelong cyclist, retro MTB enthusiast & all-round great guy. When he isn’t manning the shop front or servicing bikes, you can find Mariusz tinkering with some kind of 90s 26er MTB. We sat down for a chat to find out more about Mariusz’s cycling story.

If you’re thinking about giving audax a go, with spring in full swing and summer on its way, there’s no better time to get started! To demystify the world of audax, we chatted with BCC audax extraordinaire himself, Rob Hyde.

Bike maintenance doesn’t have to be daunting – that’s why the folks over at BCC are running weekly maintenance courses with the man himself, Lincoln! Here’s a recap of what we learnt in the first BCC maintenance evening – the key topic was ‘Fixing A Puncture’.

At Brixton Cycles we don’t just have a team of staff, we have a family with a shared passion for bikes and the Brixton community. In this series we’ll be finding out a little bit more about our Brixton Cycles family members – coming from all walks of life, we’ve got plenty of stories to share, so let’s get into...

Ready for a change of pace from pristine showroom bikes? What better way to get to know a rider than by checking out their trusty daily companion? In this 3-part series, we're getting up close and personal with the BC team's unique and personality-filled commuter bikes. So, let’s dive in and take a look! This is Part 3 of ‘The...

Sometimes it’s nice to see something other than showroom-worthy steeds, after all, they don’t stay shiny for long! Bikes are made for riding, and you can learn a lot about a rider from their daily driver, so we took a closer look at some of our team’s characterful commuter bikes.    Ben’s Bombtrack Arise 2 2.1 When Ben isn’t riding...

Drooling over shiny showroom-worthy steeds is all well and good, but in this 3-part series, we’ll be taking a look at the BC crew’s daily drivers: the bikes that they ride day in, day out whether it’s to and from work, rolling out on big adventures or simply to the pub and back.  A commuter bike says a lot about...

Brixton Cycles is more than just a bike shop, we’re a family! With a dedicated team of staff (or family members!) that are all passionate about bikes and come from all walks of life, there are plenty of unique stories to be shared. With that being said, meet Ben! We sat down with him for a chat to find out...