Looking after your bike

Get free monthly bike checks in Northcote and Reservoir and find repair stations all around Darebin. 

Free monthly bike checks

We run a free monthly bike check service for the Darebin community in Reservoir and Northcote.

Our bike checks are co-funded by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning.

Reservoir bike checks

Our Reservoir Free Monthly Bike Checks are run in partnership with Dr Cranky's and Reservoir Leisure Centre

• Where: Reservoir Leisure Centre on Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
• When: 12.30pm to 3.00pm on the fourth Sunday of the month

Book a bike check in Reservoir

Northcote bike checks

Our Northcote Free Monthly Bike Checks are run by the WeCycle team of volunteer mechanics.

• Where: WeCycle Bike Hub in Batman Park on the corner of Arthurton Road and St Georges Road, Northcote.
• When: 12.30pm to 3.00pm on the third Saturday of the month

Book a bike check in Northcote

Public bike repair stations

Our public Bike Repair Stations allow you to easily complete on-the-go repairs on your bike on any day and at any time. The following repair stations include a pump and basic tools to help you complete minor maintenance on your bike:

• Darebin Parklands - eastern end of Separation Street, Alphington
• Merri Creek - near St George’s Road intersection, Westgarth
• Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 180 Victoria Road, Northcote
• All Nations Park, Skate Park - Dennis Street, Northcote
• Opposite Northcote Town Hall - High Street, Northcote
• Cnr Miller Street and the Northern Pipe Trail - (St Georges Rd shared path), Thornbury
• Cnr Oakover Road and High Street, Preston
• Preston Library - 266 Gower Street, Preston
• Reservoir Community and Learning Centre - 23 Edwardes Street, Reservoir
• Reservoir Leisure Centre - 2A Cuthbert Rd, Reservoir
• Bundoora Park Farm and Cafe - 1069 Plenty Rd, Bundoora

• Preston - Bell shared path* - near Bruce Street and Preston City Oval

* managed by Level Crossing Removal Authority

Not sure how to use a bike repair station? Find help online at the Bike repair station guide.

Please report any vandalism or faults to fleetsystem@darebin.vic.gov.au. If your report relates to the Preston - Bell shared path bike repair station, please phone Level Crossing Removal Authority on 1800 105 105 instead.

Local bike shops and mechanics

• 99 Bikes 1 Bell Street, Preston
• Bikes de Ver 364 Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield
• North Fitzroy Cycles 256 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North
• Pedal Cyclery 410 Gilbert Rd, Preston
• Rays Bikes 545 High St, Preston
• Tbike Factory 43/44 Sparks Ave, Fairfield
• White's Bikes 309 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North
• Fufanu 551 High St, Thornbury
• Jetnikoff Bicycle Co. 18 Eastment St, Northcote

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