Martin Wilkins

Sharing the best business ideas for independent cycle mechanics. Helping you start, grow, and thrive. Founded in 2007, a community, not an industry—setting the standard in after-sales support and exceeding expectations.

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

About

ABOUT CYCLE TECH UK “Timely Mending, Save’s Timely Spending” Supporting Independent Cycle Mechanics & Building Businesses, that serve customer care for a win-win for all parties involved. Cycle Tech UK An Independent Organisation. Entrepreneur Martin Wilkins hit the road with Cycle Tech back in 2007 with a revolutionary concept that became an instant hit. There were so few mobile mechanics at the time, that Cycle Tech UK soon became the business to look up to. It stood out from the crowd, networking instead of working to line the pockets of a franchise, it was about supporting each other, as we are not in competition and autonomous to decide how we run our business within a framework. Martin began in the bike trade back in 1985 working in the local bike shop before leaving school. Combined with his long term mechanical experience of running a mobile car company. His world travel adventures, where make do and mend is the way of life and volunteer working his way around the world, improvising and finding solutions to support the projects, gave him the idea to offer a mobile bicycle repair service in the UK, that quickly grew into Cycle Tech UK, the largest network of mechanics. Not only supporting businesses but cyclists locally, from family bikes to those committed to cycling as a sport. The mechanics are one-on-one with the customers, who also offer the best advice and give the very best customer care. Cycle Tech UK has become the leader in mobile servicing and is trusted with companies like BMW to support their customers with warranty claims. Nowadays, we are continually refining our service and product knowledge to help us stay ahead of the competition and be world leaders in bicycle mechanic personal service experience directly with the customer. Independent mechanics at the heart of cycling, who enjoy their job with a feeling of helping the community and supporting more people to cycle. Cycle Tech UK, continues to sponsor young riders like Tom Townsend and supports the Will Houghton Foundation. For 2022, Jodie Siberini-Wilkins (The daughter of the founder) as a virtual assistant and handling customer care with direct line, to help organise the mechanics and support the customers as Cycle Tech UK network continues to grow. Jodie has been involved with Cycle Tech UK, with now being a great time to get fully involved and make it a family business. Our Mission: A win-win business - Strive for both parties to benefit. Businesses need to make money - Our business model offers a level of service second to none, delivering value directly to the customer.

Experience

  • Founder & Owner at Cycle Tech UK
    Dec 2007 - Present · 18 yrs 7 mos

    From our head office Cycle Tech UK continue to deliver a service of excellence through our agreed framework. All members have agreed to this framework and its underpinning values which benefit everyone - That support the end user 'Our customers'

  • Founder Owner of MW Autos at Self-employed
    Nov 1997 - Nov 2007 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Mobile Car Mechanic | Peugeot Specialist | Air Conditioning Engineer | Diesel Specialist Serving High Wycombe and surrounding areas (within 20 miles) Experienced mobile mechanic specialising in all Peugeot models, from classics to the latest releases. I offer convenient, on-site servicing and repairs, with a particular focus on air conditioning systems—diagnosis, re-gas, and full system maintenance. A one man band , growing into employing 2 mechanics to offer the following. ✅ Fully mobile – I come to you ✅ Peugeot specialist – over 10 years of experience (Formally Peugeot Dealership trained) ✅ Air conditioning certified ✅ Covering High Wycombe + 20-mile radius For reliable, knowledgeable service at your doorstep. Business was sold to one on the long-term serving employees, who kept the business going for anther 6-years.

  • Bicycle Mechanic at W G Hoar Bike Shop
    Apr 1984 - Sep 1988 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Bicycle mechanic in a busy bike store. When BMX was the ride. Started off part-time... First day, the owner said "Every 100 job's you do good, one person gets to know, for 1 bad job you do, 100 people get to know"