How to Perform an ‘M Check’

If you are thinking of getting back in the saddle for the first time in a while, it is important to check your cycle to ensure it is roadworthy.

The easiest way to do this is by performing what’s called an ‘M Check’ to assess your cycle's wheels, handlebars, pedals, brakes, gears and seat.

Check out the following video to familiarise yourself with the necessary steps.

If your cycle needs further maintenance or more extensive repairs, don’t forget to head down to the Trinity Market Cycle Hub and let the expert mechanics from R-evolution take a look.

Lock It, Mark It!

Cycle security is one of the biggest barriers preventing people from cycling.

It is important to know how to correctly lock your cycle up. You’d be surprised how often people can get this wrong.

Check out the following video to learn what, where and how to lock your cycle up safely.

In addition to knowing how to lock your cycle, buying a good quality lock is essential to keeping your cycle safe.

Working alongside Humberside Police and Neighbourhood Network, discounted D-locks are available for sale for £20.

Visit Neighbourhood Network's website for more information

You can also further protect your wheels by getting your bike securely marked through Bike Register.

In Hull, both Humberside Police and the British Transport Police regularly undertake free secure cycle marking sessions at locations across the city.

Visit The National Cycle Database for more information