The Bike Station
Charity organisation in Edinburgh & Perth
♻️ Refurbishing used bikes at affordable costs
🚴♂️ Maintenance & Cycling classes
🌱 Wee Bike Library
🪴 Sustainable Transport
- Want to try out a Cargo Bike? Through our Wee Bike Library, adults can borrow a cargo bike for free — perfect way to see how one could fit into your everyday life, minus the financial barrier. Find out more 👉 buff.ly/eSVFkop #CargoBike #WeeBikeLibrary #SustainableTravel #Edinburgh
- Want to try out a Cargo Bike? Through our Wee Bike Library, adults can borrow a cargo bike for free — perfect way to see how one could fit into your everyday life, minus the financial barrier. Find out more 👉 buff.ly/eSVFkop #CargoBike #WeeBikeLibrary #ActiveTravel #Edinburgh
- Take a read of our latest article on cycling in the new year 🚲 Whether you are thinking about getting on a bike for the first time or riding more this year, we share how refurbished bikes, repairs, servicing, and maintenance courses can help. Read it here:
- New year, new rides 🚲 Thinking about cycling for the first time or riding more this year? From refurbished bikes to repairs, servicing, and maintenance courses, we’re here to support every rider. Read our latest blog and make this the year you ride more:
- At The Bike Station, affordability and access are at the heart of everything we do. From refurbished bikes to community programmes, we remove barriers so more people can ride. Here’s why your support matters: buff.ly/dEKkDcf
- You don’t need a big resolution to make a difference. Even a small donation can help refurbish bikes and support families to get out cycling together. Support Everyday Heroes:
- Happy New Year from The Bike Station! In 2025 we kept bikes in use, supported people to build confidence, and made cycling more accessible through our community programmes. Every bike donated, repaired or borrowed helped strengthen our communities. Here’s to 2026!
- Your donation helps stretch budgets further making cycling and its benefits possible for whole families. Support and find out more about our #EverydayHeroes fundraiser here: buff.ly/dEKkDcf
- A small festive donation helps cover parts, repairs, and the time it takes to make bikes safe, affordable, and ready to ride. It’s practical, meaningful giving — with long-lasting impact. Donate here:
- This Christmas, even £5 can make a difference. It can help refurbish bikes, support community programmes, and bring families together through cycling. Support Everyday Heroes here:
- Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and warm wishes to those who don’t. Whether you’re surrounded by family, with chosen people, or taking time for yourself, we’re grateful you’ve been with us in a big year. Here’s to gentle climbs, joyful downhills and all that 2026 brings.
- If giving is part of your festive celebrations this year, you can help spread a little joy on two wheels. 🚲🎄 Our #EverydayHeroes fundraiser supports families and individuals to access affordable bikes. Find out more:
- Some bikes stay with us through every stage of life. Olivia grew up getting her bikes from The Bike Station — and one of them became a lifeline during lockdown. This is a story about care, reuse, and bikes built to last. Read more here:
- Our Everyday Heroes are the people who donate, share our stories, volunteer, and choose refurbished bikes. You make these moments possible. Join them here:
- What started as a family looking for one kids’ bike turned into the whole family getting out on bikes — all because of one conversation and the Wee Bike Library. 🚲 This is what affordable, community-led cycling looks like in action. Read the full story here:
- What’s your top piece of advice for someone new to cycling? Ours would be that you don’t need special clothes or a specific physique — cycling is for everyone. #Cycling #CycleTips #Travel
- We're currently looking for board members. Could that be you? Find out more: buff.ly/pJe7yb8
- The moment you've all been waiting for... The Bike Station Wrapped 2025! A thread... #SpotifyWrapped #2025Impact
- We're making a huge impact by helping young people and their adults to access bikes, build their skills and cycle together confidently. Benefits include; better mental wellbeing, better phsyical health and tackling inequality!
- We're driving meaningful modal shift and supporting kids to be more active! 47% of people we surveyed said that their child cycles to school more often since using the Wee Bike Library
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- Autumn = rain, leaves, and bike squeaks. 🍂 Book a seasonal check-up and keep your ride running smooth — whatever the weather. 👉 buff.ly/BdXYLXU #AutumnCycling #BikeMaintenance #KeepRiding
- In 2024, our mechanics repaired 800+ bikes — keeping more wheels spinning and less waste in landfill. 🌍 Repairing isn’t just fixing bikes. It’s looking after ourplanet. buff.ly/BdXYLXU #CircularEconomy #RepairCulture #Sustainability
- When was your bike’s last MOT? 👀 A quick tune-up can save you from costly repairs later. Bronze, Silver, or Gold — we’ve got a service to match your ride. Find out more here:
- 🛒 Food shop, done. 📦 Packages, delivered. 🌍 Planet, smiling. Who knew replacing your car boot with a cargo box could feel this good? Learn more about the potential of Cargo Bikes in sustainable cities: buff.ly/cprPxqK #CargoBikes #Future #Sustainable #Transport
- You don’t need a cape when you’ve got a cargo bike. From couriers to carers, parents to pals — everyday heroes are already riding the future. 🚲 Learn more about Cargo Bikes and their benefits in our blog:
- The grin when kids ride up front. The breeze as you cruise past a traffic jam. The magic of realising… “This is transport. This is freedom.” 💫 Learn more: buff.ly/cprPxqK
- 🚲➡️🚗 Imagine dropping the kids at school, grabbing the weekly shop, AND still avoiding the traffic jam — all in one trip. Cargo bikes: saving mornings, one ride at a time. Try one out through the Wee Bike Library: buff.ly/ud96y01
- 🍂 Got a minute? We’d love your thoughts! 🚲 Our Autumn Customer Survey is live — quick, easy, share your views! Take part here: buff.ly/OLf7QGh
- 💡🚲 Smart student deal: get a Kryptonite U-Lock + cable & Kranx lightset (worth £60+) for just £50 in our Edinburgh shops. Every purchase powers our work—from refurbishing bikes to supporting local communities. Plus, we’ve got bikes for sale too!
- ⏰ Don’t miss out, students! Our Student Bundle (U-Lock + lights, usually £60+) is just £50 in Edinburgh. Buying from The Bike Station = backing a local charity that refurbishes bikes + supports healthier, greener communities. 🚲✨
- 🚲 Students! Grab our Uni Bundle: Kryptonite Keeper U-Lock + cable (RRP £39.99) + Kranx Shard lightset (RRP £19.99) for just £50 in Edinburgh. Every purchase supports our charity work + funds community cycling projects. We also sell affordable refurbished bikes! 💚
- What’s your favourite local cycle route? Share your go-to ride + maybe a picture too! #Cycling #BikeLife #TheBikeStation
- Thinking about getting into cycling? 🚲 You don’t need all the gear, a brand new bike, or to be super fit to start. We’ve put together 5 beginner-friendly tips — Read the blog: buff.ly/PH4Uvxm #CyclingTips #RefurbishedBikes #CyclingScotland
- 🚶🚲 Take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and raise money for The Bike Station! Take on the challenge this September and help us to make cycling for fun and for transport the norm. Sign up now: buff.ly/j3CdHp9 #Kiltwalk2025 #TheBikeStation #Communities
- Take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk this September in support of The Bike Station! 📝 Sign up → buff.ly/j3CdHp9 📍 Choose The Bike Station as your charity 🌍 Raise funds that go directly to us (plus Gift Aid!) Walk for people, the planet and pedal-powered change. #Kiltwalk2025 #TeamBikeStation
- What does ‘community’ mean to you? How do you see it in action where you live? #Community #Cycling #TheBikeStation
- 📢 Perth pals — our opening hours have changed! 🛠️ Wed & Thurs: Repair drop-off + collection only 🚲 Fri & Sat: Open to the public | 10am–4:30pm Pop by 284 High Street to browse bikes, donate, or get your wheels sorted. Thanks for supporting local cycling 💚 #PerthScotland #TheBikeStation
- Ever wonder why we do what we do? It’s simple: our community work is essential. It means more people on bikes, more skills shared, and stronger, healthier communities. We’ve shared some of these stories here: 👉 buff.ly/TXLSvCB #StoriesThatMatter #CommunityCycling #TheBikeStation
- Live in Perth or Edinburgh + want to try a cargo bike — for free? You can! We’ve added cargo bikes to our Wee Bike Library! Perfect for the school run, the big shop, or just cutting back on car use. No cost. No pressure. Just a chance to ride something new + useful. buff.ly/5ZGU5IU
- Bikes are just the beginning. Our community work is essential for tackling inequality, building skills, and creating healthier, more connected communities. Read about the impact we’re making together: 👉 buff.ly/TXLSvCB #SocialChange #ActiveTravel #TheBikeStation
- What first got you into cycling? A friend? Family? Just curiosity? Tell us below! #Cycling #Edinburgh #Perth #Scotland
- 🧡 Our work is about more than bikes. It’s about people. From kids finding freedom on two wheels to neighbours learning new skills, our community projects change lives. These are the stories that matter. 👉 buff.ly/TXLSvCB #Community #CyclingForGood #TheBikeStation
