Colin Gardner aka The Bike Magician

Colin Gardner aka The Bike Magician PROFESSIONAL CYCLE MECHANIC. Colin Gardner former Head Mechanic to British Cycling and British Tria
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Colin Gardner former Head Mechanic to British Cycling and British Triathlon Association available for services and repairs in fully equipped workshop.

And so it begins. The end of one long chapter in my life and the start of what hopefully will be one of reasonable lengt...
03/06/2026

And so it begins. The end of one long chapter in my life and the start of what hopefully will be one of reasonable length. Again, I'd like to thank you to all of you who have used my workshop in the past 13 years. I'd also like to say it was a pleasure to help. For those who I worked with before, whether in shops or teams or individuals at all of the races I attended I would like to thank you for your confidence in my abilities to get you to the finish line. Again it was my pleasure and included some unforgettable friendships and results.

"And now for something completely different"

Colin (formerly The Bike Magician)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTFor the past 45 years I have been a bicycle mechanic. Working in small shops, big shop, fields, ca...
10/05/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
For the past 45 years I have been a bicycle mechanic. Working in small shops, big shop, fields, car-parks, shipping containers and hotel foyers all over the country and the world. Keeping kids, commuters and all types of everyday cyclists on the road. Later also professional and amateur athletes from all nations at World Championships, Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. Lately, I’ve been running my own workshop based here on the Fylde coast.
I have loved every single minute. Both the everyday stuff and sharing the successes and disappointments of competition, often working crazy hours and at the end of the day having a ball.
My workshop was something I had always wanted to do, and 13 years ago, I decided to make it happen. It has been a fantastic time, again massive hours being put in but worth every second to see it succeed.
BUT things change, and it is now time to call it a day. I have decided to retire and take it easier. My diary is full till June 3rd, and that will be my last day working in the cycle trade.
I’d like to thank everyone who has used my services over the past 13 years making this small business such a success and also all those I have met and helped over the past 45 years.
It has been a huge part of my life and a real pleasure.

Thank you all

Colin
aka The Bike Magician (for a few more weeks anyway)

****************************NOTICE************************Due to circumstances (hopefully temporary) I need to alter the...
07/04/2026

****************************NOTICE************************

Due to circumstances (hopefully temporary) I need to alter the workshop opening hours.
As of the week commencing 13th April, operating hours will be as follows
Monday 08.00 to 18.00
Tuesday 08.30 to 11.00
Wednesday 08.00 to 18.00.
Thursday 08.30 to 11.00
Friday 08.00 to 11.00

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Colin
aka The Bike Magician

Monday morning and straight into the 1st of this week's Gold Level Services.
16/02/2026

Monday morning and straight into the 1st of this week's Gold Level Services.

Unlike this bearing cage next week's diary is full. Booking now from 23rd Feb.
12/02/2026

Unlike this bearing cage next week's diary is full. Booking now from 23rd Feb.

Headsets used to be easy to service. Not so much now. With the brake hoses and gear cables threading through the bearing...
05/02/2026

Headsets used to be easy to service. Not so much now. With the brake hoses and gear cables threading through the bearings it takes somewhat longer. Even worse if those cables also go through the bars. Not that that is a problem it just takes longer.

****************PHONE ISSUES NOW SORTED***************hopefuly
22/01/2026

****************PHONE ISSUES NOW SORTED***************

hopefuly

******************NOTICE****************A couple of things. Firstly this week is full Now taking bookings for w/c Monday...
19/01/2026

******************NOTICE****************

A couple of things. Firstly this week is full Now taking bookings for w/c Monday 26th.
Secondly I'm have some phone issues, Please use email or WhatsApp for contact for a couple of days.

Colin
aka The Bike Magician

So that's a 'wrap' for 2025. Another busy year, which makes it 13 in a row. As most start ups fail in a couple of years...
31/12/2025

So that's a 'wrap' for 2025. Another busy year, which makes it 13 in a row. As most start ups fail in a couple of years, I'm very proud to still be here. Of course that wouldn't be possible without all of you who have seen fit to use the services I provide.
I'm looking forward to the next 12 months, which I'm sure will be just as interesting as the previous ones.

So it just leaves me to say 'Thank You' again and hopefully I'll see you in the new year.

FYI: The 1st week of Jan is nearly full, with only some space left on Wednesday.

Colin
aka The Bike Magician

*******************************NOTICE**************************************Christmas and New Year opening timesClosed We...
17/12/2025

*******************************NOTICE**************************************
Christmas and New Year opening times

Closed Wednesday December 24th to Sunday December 28th

Open Monday December 29th
Open Tuesday December 30th

Closed Wednesday December 31st to Sunday January 4th

Open and back to usual days Monday January 5th

Colin

Address

166 Lytham Road
Freckleton
PR41XB

Telephone

+44 0 7725 742491

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