The Bike Station

Hello BlueSky! We're The Bike Station, a charity in Edinburgh and Perth working to make Scotland the best place in the world to cycle. We're #MoreThanJustABikeShop, changing lives through our community programmes like Shifting Gears and Wee Bike Library. Find out more at www.thebikestation.org.uk

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Repair. Reuse. Ride. That's what we do. Donate a bike to The Bike Station and help us give it a second life for someone else to enjoy. Before you visit, check our website to see which bikes we can accept: buff.ly/4oLc5Zm

Is there a bike sitting unused in your garage or shed? Don't let it gather dust. Donate it to The Bike Station and, if it's suitable, we'll refurbish it so someone else can enjoy the ride. 🚲 One donation. A whole new journey. buff.ly/4oLc5Zm

Every bike we refurbish starts with a donation. Our mechanics work hard to repair bikes so they can be ridden and loved again. If you've got an unused bike, we'd love to give it a second life. Find out more: buff.ly/4oLc5Zm #RepairReuseRide #TheBikeStation

Looking for an affordable bike in Perth? 🚲 Our next Perth Pop-Up Bike Sale takes place this Fri and Sat at our Community Hub on Perth High Street. We'll have a range of refurbished bikes for commuting, leisure riding and family cycling available. 📍 284 High Street, Perth 🕙 Fri & Sat, 10am–4:30pm

One donated bike. One expert repair. One more person riding. That's the power of repair and reuse. 🚲 If your bike is ready for a new adventure, donate it to The Bike Station and help keep bikes moving. #DonateABike #Reuse

Next Perth Pop-Up Bike Sale 📅 3–4 July 📍 284 High Street, Perth ⏰ 10am–4:30pm Browse a range of affordable bikes for commuting, leisure and family cycling. See you there! 👋

Looking for an affordable bike in Perth? 🚲 Our next Perth Pop-Up Bike Sale takes place on 3–4 July at our Community Hub on Perth High Street. We'll have a range of refurbished bikes for commuting, leisure riding and family cycling available. 📍 284 High Street, Perth 🕙 Fri & Sat, 10am–4:30pm

A bike doesn't have to be brand new to change someone's life. At The Bike Station, we repair and refurbish donated bikes, keeping them in circulation and out of landfill. Have a bike you're no longer using? Donate it and help start a new journey. #CircularEconomy #BikeDonation

At our Perth branch, we're putting even more energy into helping people access bikes, build confidence and develop cycling skills through programmes like Shifting Gears, Wee Bike Library and Kids Bike Life. 💙 Find out more: buff.ly/rpEUKs1

Your old bike could be someone's new beginning. Donate a bike to The Bike Station and we'll work to refurbish it, giving it a new lease of life for someone else to enjoy. Please check our website before donating: buff.ly/4oLc5Zm #DonateABike #RepairReuseRide

Want to make a difference in your community, one bike at a time? ✨ We’re looking for volunteers to support our Hubs across Edinburgh and Perth in various roles. 📩 Want to join the team? Find out more: buff.ly/NRhJizu #VolunteerWithUs #BikeStation #Volunteer

There are still tickets for our upcoming event in Perth! Thursday 11th June 2026 The Bike Station presents: An intro to bikepacking with Rosie Baxendine. Grab your tickets now, more info below; buff.ly/sg56DQm

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

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 the best thing about cycling in your city or town? #Edinburgh #Perth #Scotland