What’s your favourite local cycle route? Share your go-to ride + maybe a picture too!
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🚶🚲 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
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What does ‘community’ mean to you? How do you see it in action where you live?
#Community #Cycling #TheBikeStation
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📢 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
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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
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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:
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#SocialChange #ActiveTravel #TheBikeStation
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🧡 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.
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#Community #CyclingForGood #TheBikeStation
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The Bike Station's board of trustees photo headshots side by side on a graphic. From left to right are 6 men of varrying ages, some on bicycles and others not.
Meet the people guiding our mission — our brilliant board of trustees — and find out how cycling connects to climate action, community wellbeing as well as regional & national policy.
Latest blog: buff.ly/SQrghNI
#Cycling #SustainableTravel #ThirdSector #TheBikeStation
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The Bike station branded graphic with text reading 'Guest blog: Legacy of the Cargo Bike Movement'. Then paragraph text reading 'We want to introduce our work for those who don’t know us! In 2020, the pandemic worsened the already critical issue of food insecurity, resulting in the disruption of established food distribution networks. A group of us came together and started using cargo bikes to redistribute surplus food from supermarkets to people who needed it. This also prevented wastage and reduced CO2 emissions, addressing the intersecting issues of food insecurity and the climate and...'
New guest blog: Cargo Bike Movement reflects on 5 years of community-led climate action, food justice & pedal-powered change.
📖 Read the full story on our blog: buff.ly/NXjzr0I
#CargoBikeMovement #TheBikeStation #Community
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In case you missed it...
Got questions about what’s changing, what’s staying, and how it affects you? We’ve got answers.
🛠️ Check out our Transition FAQs:
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We'll see you soon!
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Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is next week! Make sure to sign up if you would like to attend. The Bike Station's AGM will be taking place on Monday the 24th February 2025 from 2 - 4pm at our Gorgie Branch, 473 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AD. There is also the option to join us virtually. To register your attendance please fill out the form in this post or via our QR code
A reminder - Annual General Meeting (AGM) is next week!
To register your attendance please fill out the form in this post or via our QR code
Link to sign up form: https://buff.ly/4atqgvr
#TheBikeStation #Edinburgh #Perth #Charity
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Black graphic with child like doodles of stars and smiley faces. text reads '72% of Wee Bike Library users said their child uses their bike at least once a week'
📊 72% of users say their child uses their bike at least once a week.
A little cycling goes a long way—for health, for fun, for family. 🚴♀️
Check out more about the Wee Bike Library in our Impact Report, view now on our website!
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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💌 “We’re so thankful to The Bike Station and their team for running this vital program. It’s about sustainability, accessibility, and supporting families."
Every pedal forward builds stronger, greener communities. 💚
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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Every pedal forward builds stronger, greener communities. 💚
Check out more about the Wee Bike Library in our Impact Report, view now on our website!
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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Cycling is more than just movement—it’s joy, freedom, and empowerment. 🚴♂️
To find out more about the Wee Bike Library and Kids Bike Life, head over to our website to read our impact report!
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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Bike of the Week: Orange Aluminium Elite MTB
This legendary vintage mountain bike has been transformed into the ultimate ride for rugged trails and city streets and could be yours for just £345!
Swing by our Causewayside shop and take it for a spin!
#OrangeAluminium #VintageMTB #TheBikeStation
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Sustainability, sharing, and cycling—values we’re proud to pass on to the next generation. 🌟
Check out more about the Wee Bike Library in our Impact Report, view now on our website! https://buff.ly/40bevFp
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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From balance to independence, cycling is more than just a way to get around—it’s a way to grow. 🌱
Check out more about the Wee Bike Library in our Impact Report, view now on our website!
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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Every bike borrowed means fewer car trips, healthier families, and happier kids. That’s the power of two wheels! 🚲
Check out more about the Wee Bike Library in our Impact Report, view now on our website!
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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Looking for a new-to-you bike or parts at unbeatable prices? 🛒🚲 Check out our eBay shop for a treasure trove of bikes, accessories, and cycling gear! Every purchase supports our mission to make cycling accessible for all. https://buff.ly/4gbczD2
#TheBikeStation #Charity #BikeSales #BikeParts
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We’re on a mission to ensure every child can enjoy the freedom of cycling, no matter their family’s circumstances. 🚴♀️
Check out more about the Wee Bike Library in our Impact Report, view now on our website!
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation
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🎄✨ Holiday Hours Update! ✨🎄
Take note of our holiday schedule so you can plan your visits! 🚲💡
Our usual hours remain: 10am–4:30pm, Wednesday–Saturday (Causewayside open late until 8pm on Wednesdays).
We hope you have a joyful and bike-filled holiday season! 🎁❄️
#TheBikeStation
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The Wee Bike Library isn’t just about bikes—it’s about breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and fostering a love for cycling. We're proud to support kids and families on their cycling journeys. 💚
#MoreThanJustABikeShop #WeeBikeLibrary #KidsBikeLife #TheBikeStation #Charity
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🛠️✨ Take some time for YOU and your BIKE this holiday season! ✨🛠️
Join our maintenance courses and learn skills to keep your bike in top shape. From fixing flats to adjusting brakes, we’ve got you covered. 🚲 Sign up now! https://buff.ly/4ifcfVX
#BikeMaintenance #TheBikeStation
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❄️🚲 Stay cozy and safe on your rides! Check out our top winter cycling essentials for the season. What’s your must-have? 🧤✨ #WinterCycling #CyclingEssentials #TheBikeStation
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Cruise in style with this Specialized CrossRoads Cruz 19” Hybrid! Perfect for town rides & commutes.
✨ Shimano 100GS brakes
✨ 3x7 gear system
✨ 700-38c tan wall tyres
✨ Mudguards included
🏷️ £179 | 📍 Gorgie branch
Test ride it today—don’t miss out!
#BikeOfTheWeek #CyclingLife #TheBikeStation
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Help The Bike Station Keep Empowering Communities!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-the-bike-station
Rising Rents Threaten 20 Years of Community Impact – Help The Bike Station Keep Pedalling
#TheBikeStation #Edinburgh #CyclingEdinburgh #CyclingCommunity
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Haven’t stopped by Gorgie or Perth yet? Today’s your chance! All bikes come with mudguards & lights for winter rides. 🚴
Check out our Trek Mountain Track at Gorgie:
✨ Sweep-back bars
✨ 3x7 drivetrain
✨ MountainKing tyres
#WinterBikeWeek #TheBikeStation #Charity #EdinburghCycling #PerthCycling
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At The Bike Station, we keep bikes out of landfill by giving them a second life! 🌱 Our team sorts donations to refurbish, recycle locally, or salvage parts to help other bikes ride again. ♻️ Every piece counts toward a sustainable future! Learn more: www.TheBikeStation.org.uk #Cycling #TheBikeStation
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Winter cycling sorted! 🌧️🚴♂️ Next week, grab a winter-ready bike with mudguards & lights at our Perth & Gorgie locations. Every purchase supports cycling, sustainability & access for all. 💚 #TheBikeStation #WinterCycling #PreLovedBikes #SustainableTransport #CircularEconomy
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