The M check is a simple way to make sure your bike is safe to ride. Keeping your bike clean and chain oiled will help prevent wear and damage to the moving components of your bike. You’ll also notice how much quicker and smoother your bike feels to ride. With a little bit of practise, basic maintenance, such as repairing a puncture also becomes straightforward.

If your bike needs to be repaired, why not take it to the Barking Riverside Bike Hub, or to Becontree Cycle Centre, where a mechanic will be able to complete the work for you, or you’ll be able to take part in a cycle maintenance session to learn how to repair it yourself.

Both centres also sell high quality second hand bikes, with the Becontree Cycle Centre providing discounts to those who face barriers to otherwise affording to buy a bike.