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The Bike Station

@thebikestation.bsky.social

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Charity organisation in Edinburgh & Perth ♻️ Refurbishing used bikes at affordable costs 🚴‍♂️ Maintenance & Cycling classes 🌱 Wee Bike Library 🪴 Sustainable Transport

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Nov 7

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

Refurbished Bikes | Cycling Charity | The Bike Station | Scotland

The Bike Station is a charity bike shop selling refurbished bikes, offering training and reinvesting into local community programmes across Edinburgh and Perth.

www.thebikestation.org.uk

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 10d

🛒 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

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 12d

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:

Everything Starts with a Bike: The Role of Cargo Bikes in Sustainable Cities

At The Bike Station, we believe that everything starts with a bike. Our vision is simple yet powerful: communities where cycling for pleasure and for transport is the norm. But for this vision to…

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 13d

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

Two kids on bicycles in little high vis vests. They are standing on the corner of a junction and a stop sign is visible in the top right corner

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 14d

🚲➡️🚗 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

Wee Bike Library | The Bike Station Web

The Wee Bike Library making kids bikes more accessible.

www.thebikestation.org.uk

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 15d

🍂 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

Autumn 2025 Customer Survey

At The Bike Station, we really value our customers’ feedback and experiences. Your thoughts help us understand what we’re doing well and where we can make your visits even better. This short survey…

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Sep 3

💡🚲 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!

Three people on bikes cycling in a colourfully painted tunnel

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 31

⏰ 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. 🚲✨

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚲 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! 💚

Yellow infographic with bold text reading 'Calling all students, lock up + light up: bundle worth £60+ for just £50, at our edinburgh branches only' A picture of a bike lock and a set of bike lights joins it

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 24

What’s the best thing about cycling in your city or town?

#Edinburgh #Perth #Scotland

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 17

What’s your favourite local cycle route? Share your go-to ride + maybe a picture too!

#Cycling #BikeLife #TheBikeStation

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

Blog | The Bike Station Web

Discover the latest news, inspiring updates, and practical tips from The Bike Station — your hub for all things cycling, sustainability, and community impact.

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 10

What would make you choose your bike over the car more often?

#Climate #Sustainable #Transport

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚶🚲 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

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

The Edinburgh Kiltwalk.

Raise funds for your choice of Scottish Charity at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk.

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 3

What does ‘community’ mean to you? How do you see it in action where you live?

#Community #Cycling #TheBikeStation

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 1

📢 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

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Aug 1

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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jul 31

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.

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Wee Bike Library | The Bike Station Web

The Wee Bike Library making kids bikes more accessible.

www.thebikestation.org.uk

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jul 27

Do you remember your first bike? Describe it in 3 words!

#Cycling #BikeLife #WeeBikeLibrary

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

Stories That Matter

At The Bike Station, we believe that cycling is more than just a mode of transport—it’s a tool for empowerment, connection, and joy. Every day, we hear incredible stories of how bikes are making a…

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jul 20

What first got you into cycling? A friend? Family? Just curiosity? Tell us below!

#Cycling #Edinburgh #Perth #Scotland

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jul 18

🧡 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

Stories That Matter

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking for an easy way to take climate action every day?

Bikes aren’t just for getting from A to B — they’re a simple, powerful tool for cutting emissions, supporting a circular economy, and creating healthier communities.

We wrote about it here:
👉 buff.ly/zilxIBl

#Cycling #ClimateAction

Bikes: An Easy Way to Incorporate Climate Action Into Your Day-to-Day Life

When we think about tackling the climate crisis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Governments, big businesses, and systemic change all play a role. But there are small, powerful actions we can take as…

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jun 16

First ride in years or your daily commute — we’re here for the journey.
We help hundreds of people get cycling confidently, affordably & sustainably every year.

Refurbished bikes, repairs, servicing — all in your local community.

📍 Gorgie & Tollcross, Edinburgh
📍 High Street, Perth

Two women speaking to each other in a cycle shop

The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · Jun 13

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

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.

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