Announcements, photoshoots, sales, rides & other activities.
A quick update on the business! The workshop at 7a Nicolas Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9LG closed on 30th November 2023. After five great years I decided against renewing the lease for a number of reasons which I will blog about once I’ve had a little time to regroup. I’ll miss the shop, but it’s […]
Given the recent escalation of the Coronavirus I have given a lot of thought as to how best to deal with the situation. Bikes shops have been deemed essential and are exempt from forced closure, so I am still here fixing bikes but with some significant changes to the way the shop runs. My hours
Coronavirus update 28 March Read More »
Saturday 4th May saw an excellent open day at the workshop with appearances by a steady stream of new & old faces despite the brisk weather. The photos show our set-up at opening time. Thanks to all who attended, plus Veloats for the delicious cakes & bakes, Dan Birkbeck and Sally Marshall for the artwork,
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Yep – made it, all systems are go! A few bits to still to do, but the workshop is up and running on 23rd Feb 2019! A great first week so far, warm weather and the shop’s been busy. Gearing up for my first Saturday now so I’ll keep this short and sweet – thanks
Building The Bike Shop – Part 3 – open at last Read More »
It’s been an eventful 2019 so far for Dead Rats Cycles! Here are a few more snaps to show how the shop fit is progressing, following on from our last post. Huge thanks to my helpful, crafty friends and family – Kat, Sam, Ben, John, David, Kerri, Pat, Don and Adam. Finished photos will be
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Merry Christmas! As revealed in my last post, after 10 years Dead Rats Cycles is moving just around the corner from our old workshop, to 7a Nicolas Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9LG. Locals will recognise the building very well as it was the home of the much-loved Irene’s Sewing Box for the last 28 years.
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BREAKING NEWS! We are moving to 7a Nicolas Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9LG (formerly Irene’s Sewing Box) after a fantastic decade just round the corner! I’m looking forward to welcoming new & regular customers to my shop from January 2019 :) Stay tuned for updates…
I had a good time with my old mate Peter in the stunning Peak District at the 5th Eroica Britannia last weekend, enjoying the scenery and chatting (about vintage bicycles mainly) to some lovely folks. Here are a few snaps of the final day, one of my first trips out since the birth of my
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With the legendary A57 ‘Snake Pass’ closed to motorised traffic until 14th June, it would have been rude not to ride it with Chorlton FKW and a couple of riders from Manchester Social Cycling! David’s video footage can be found here.
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