The Bikeworks Repair Shop is a franchise of Bikeworks CIC, a social enterprise that promotes accessible cycling for all. We provide an outstanding bike repair service, as well as refurbishing and selling high-quality second-hand bicycles.
The shop is small but don’t be fooled: there are big things happening here! Our workshop is fully equipped with all the highest-quality tools needed to cater to a wide range of bikes. We love a challenge, and are always thrilled to use our expertise to service bicycles of all forms and sizes. We also sell a wide range of pre-loved, fully refurbished, and custom-built bicycles, from vintage steel frames to the latest high-spec gravel bikes, as well as folding bikes to cargo bikes.
Located in Bethnal Green, one of the most diverse areas of London, our shop acts as a hub that brings together individuals who are passionate about cycling, the community, and the planet. Bikeworks Repair Shop takes pride in creating an inclusive space that is LGBTQIAPN+ friendly and welcomes people from all social and ethnic backgrounds.
Our mission is to provide an accessible and reliable means of transportation, all while reducing stress on the planet by exclusively working on pre-owned bicycles.
Our team
Ana Sanches is the founder of Bikeworks Repair Shop. Ana showed a natural gift for mechanics from a very young age, and spent most of her childhood fixing toys and other objects from around her home. One of Ana’s earliest memories, at age 4, was when she removed one of her bike’s training wheels and learnt to ride with just one, then removed the other training wheel and taught herself to ride on two wheels.
Ana worked as a mechanical engineer in her hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil, then in 2013, she embarked on a new chapter of her life by moving to London. She set her sights on opening her own bike shop, starting a professional City-and-Guild training programme, run by Bikeworks. Her exceptional mechanical skills caught the attention of others, and even before completing her Level 2 course, she secured a position as a bicycle mechanic at Bikeworks. Ana went on to become head mechanic and in 2018, she opened her own workshop under the Bikeworks umbrella.
Ana’s journey as a mum of two, an immigrant, female, and lesbian mechanic has been met with its unique set of challenges. However, she fearlessly defies expectations, breaking down barriers and proving that diversity and inclusivity are vital in the cycling industry. Ana’s shop serves as a platform for creating surplus and providing opportunities for the next generation of mechanics to establish their livelihoods, just as it has done for her.
Meet Bartlomiej Wojciechowski, aka Bartek or Tek, the head mechanic and Business Partner at Bikeworks Repair Shop. Originally from Poland, Bartek’s journey from competitive mountain biker to bike industry enthusiast has been remarkable.
During his active years in Poland, Bartek achieved impressive accolades, ranking amongst the top 10 in national championships in MTB freestyle. He made a name for himself as the first person to successfully execute a 540 on a full-size mountain bike, and he played a pioneering role in creating and sharing bike videos online.
With an innate curiosity and a drive to stay ahead of the curve, Bartek has always been an early adopter, embracing new technologies and trends in the bicycle industry. From his early days in the 90s on a mountain bike to his ventures into e-bike conversions and electronic
shifting, he firmly believes that the bike industry is continually evolving, and it is vital for mechanics to stay at the forefront of these advancements.
At Bikeworks, we recognize the significance of having a highly-trained mechanic who is capable of handling any job, and Bartek has imparted his knowledge and expertise to train dozens of mechanics to the highest standard, sharing his philosophy along the way.