Life Cycles

31/08/2026

Drumroll, please… we have some very exciting news! 🥁

We’re absolutely delighted to share that we’ve been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to help us launch Pedal Forward! 🎉🚲

Following on from last year’s Pedal Powered project, this new funding will help us make an even bigger impact in our community by enabling us to upskill our staff, invest in essential equipment and save even more bikes from landfill. ♻️💚

Here’s to more bikes rescued and more skills shared! Huge thanks to Tommy Carlin for calling down to see us, now let's get to work.👏

28/08/2026

Preloved primary schools, way to go Fountain Primary School and Nursery Unit! 🌍🫶♻️

All thanks to our ongoing partnership with Derry City & Strabane District Council. 💚

A huge thanks to John from Life Cycles who came to school today to donate some bikes for the start of the new school year. Life Cycles are based at the the North West Transport Hub (the train station), and as an Eco-School, we love their mission of bringing new life to unwanted bikes and scooters.

Thanks so much! 🚲🛴

24/08/2026

Sure would ye look at that!

Pennyburn Recycling Centre at a glance, the first stop on a bike’s journey with Life Cycles. 🚲

You might not know this, but we also salvage second-hand bike parts, including stabilisers and baskets! 🧺

Thanks to Derry City & Strabane District Council for the continued partnership, helping us divert so many bikes from landfill and find them a new home! ♻️

All in a day's work! 👏

21/08/2026

Every Life Cycles bike has a story! 💚

This one had definitely seen better days and was just moments away from ending up in landfill.

But where most people see waste... we see potential!

Our team gave it a makeover; cleaning, painting and servicing it until it was ready for someone else to enjoy. 🎨🔧

From landfill to loved again. That's the journey of a Life Cycles bike. ♻️

17/08/2026

We’re expecting another busy Saturday session for our community repairs!

Just a reminder: one bike per household, please. 🚲🏠

This helps make sure everyone gets a fair chance to have their bicycle repaired. 🚴🤝

10/08/2026

Not long to go now! 🔧

Come along to the North West Regional College bicycle maintenance workshop and leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain your own bike! 🚲

🚴‍♂️ Bicycle Maintenance Workshop 🚴‍♀️

Want to keep your bike in top condition and learn essential maintenance skills? Join us for our hands-on Bicycle Maintenance One-Day Workshop!

📅 Wednesday, 12th of August
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 NWRC Springtown Campus
💷 £20 per person

Whether you're a regular cyclist or just getting started, this workshop will teach you the basics of maintaining your bike, helping you ride safely and confidently.

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

📲 To register your interest, simply scan the QR code on the poster below 👇 or click the link provided. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or text/call 07933526946 for more information.

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/3pFVvLjkSw

NWRC Springtown
North West Regional College
The Bike General
Life Cycles

07/08/2026

🚨 NOTICE OF CLOSURE 🚨

We will be closed, tomorrow, Saturday 8th August.

This means no Saturday repairs services!

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will resume our usual opening hours from Wednesday 12th August. ⏰

03/08/2026

Go Team Life Cycles! 💚

Our squad had an absolute blast at our summer gathering, taking a well earned break from the workshop to enjoy the craic and play a few cycling games. Safe to say it got very competitive... there are definitely some rematches to be had! 😂

Now it's back to doing what we do best, getting your bikes ready! Come visit us at the North West Transport Hub, every Wednesday - Saturday 1-5pm. 🚲

31/07/2026

This is a great opportunity for any budding bike mechanics amongst our followers! 🔧

North West Regional College are running a one-day bicycle maintenance workshop, you can find full details below. 👇

Come along and gain hands-on experience working on bikes alongside the lovely Life Cycles team! 🚲

22/07/2026

Another busy day at Pennyburn Recycling Centre! ♻️

Just look at the number of bikes that have arrived over the past couple of days! 💚

This is exactly what we love to see! Thanks to the continued support of Derry City & Strabane District Council, every bike in this photo will be diverted from landfill and given a new purpose. 🌍

Some will be carefully refurbished and made ready for a new owner, whilst others will provide quality second-hand parts to keep even more bikes on the road. 🚴