DIY bike kitchen 25/09

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What: Do-it-yourself bike workshop
When: Every Friday in August, September, October and November.
Times: Open from 12:00 – 18:00
Where: At the Maakbar on the Ceuvel square (covered, outdoors)
For whom: People who want to learn to build and maintain their own bike
Access: Please sign up here so we know how many people to expect.

Signing up not working for you? Just drop by.

Let us know here if you’re coming

About the DIY bike workshop ‘De Standaard’

This community bike kitchen is an accessible bike repair workshop at De Ceuvel, where you can drop by every Friday in 2026 to learn how to repair and maintain your own bike, with the help of an experienced mechanic from De Standaard at your side.

At a time when public transport keeps getting more expensive, and we’re quicker to throw things away than to fix them, De Standaard offers a shared space where practical and social solutions can be tested and shared. Together we look at what’s possible with the bike and what can still be repaired, arriving at surprising ways to give old parts a new life.

A DIY workshop for everyone and every bike. Where sustainability, connection and self-reliance take centre stage.

Frequently asked questions:

• Can I just drop by? Please sign up in advance via the sign-up form, so the mechanic knows how many people to expect. Signing up online not working for you? Just drop by.
  
• I’m not handy at all. Can I still work on my own bike? No problem, this is something you can learn. A mechanic will guide you along the way. You can ask any question you like. You learn by doing: start with a small repair or simple maintenance, and you’ll naturally get better at it.
• Does it cost money? Use of the space, tools and guidance is free. Donations are welcome!
  We offer a selection of reused parts from old bikes. These are available for a donation. Any extra parts you need for your repair, you arrange and pay for yourself.
  
• What can I come by for?
  De Standaard focuses on repairs and maintenance. You can hang up your bike, and basic tools are available so you can get started on your own.Have a bigger project for your bike in mind? Let us know via the sign-up form. We’ll look together at what’s possible.
• I’m not sure what parts I need for my bike. How do I find out? Come by in advance during opening hours on a Friday and discuss with the mechanic what you need. That way you can come prepared to get to work

Safety and guidelines

You are and remain responsible for your own safety and your bike. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

• Follow De Standaard on Instagram
• Join the ‘DIY bike workshop’ subgroup in the Ceuvel WhatsApp community.

The De Standaard DIY bike workshop is made possible in part by Vereniging de Ceuvel, Noordmakers and the efforts of volunteers.