The Bike Station
@thebikestation.bsky.social
Charity organisation in Edinburgh & Perth
♻️ Refurbishing used bikes at affordable costs
🚴♂️ Maintenance & Cycling classes
🌱 Wee Bike Library
🪴 Sustainable Transport
♻️ Refurbishing used bikes at affordable costs
🚴♂️ Maintenance & Cycling classes
🌱 Wee Bike Library
🪴 Sustainable Transport
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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
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
We're #MoreThanJustABikeShop, changing lives through our community programmes like Shifting Gears and Wee Bike Library.
Find out more at www.thebikestation.org.uk
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:
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: Why 2026 Is the Year to Get on Your Bike
New year, new rides. Whether you are thinking about cycling for the first time, riding to work more often, or training for a sportive, The Bike Station is here to help. From affordable refurbished…
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January 7, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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:
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:
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:
New Year, New Rides: Why 2026 Is the Year to Get on Your Bike
New year, new rides. Whether you are thinking about cycling for the first time, riding to work more often, or training for a sportive, The Bike Station is here to help. From affordable refurbished…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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:
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
Here’s why your support matters: buff.ly/dEKkDcf
#EverydayHeroes - Help us get more people on bikes
Get more people on bikes — for their health, their minds, and the planet. Join our #EverydayHeroes and make change happen!
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January 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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
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:
Even a small donation can help refurbish bikes and support families to get out cycling together.
Support Everyday Heroes:
#EverydayHeroes - Help us get more people on bikes
Get more people on bikes — for their health, their minds, and the planet. Join our #EverydayHeroes and make change happen!
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January 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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:
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!
January 1, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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
Support and find out more about our #EverydayHeroes fundraiser here: buff.ly/dEKkDcf
December 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
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:
It’s practical, meaningful giving — with long-lasting impact.
Donate here:
#EverydayHeroes - Help us get more people on bikes
Get more people on bikes — for their health, their minds, and the planet. Join our #EverydayHeroes and make change happen!
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December 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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:
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:
It can help refurbish bikes, support community programmes, and bring families together through cycling.
Support Everyday Heroes here:
#EverydayHeroes - Help us get more people on bikes
Get more people on bikes — for their health, their minds, and the planet. Join our #EverydayHeroes and make change happen!
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December 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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:
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.
December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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:
Our #EverydayHeroes fundraiser supports families and individuals to access affordable bikes.
Find out more:
#EverydayHeroes - Help us get more people on bikes
Get more people on bikes — for their health, their minds, and the planet. Join our #EverydayHeroes and make change happen!
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December 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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:
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:
This is a story about care, reuse, and bikes built to last.
Read more here:
#EverydayHeroes: Olivia’s Bike — Built to Last, Built with Care
For Olivia, The Bike Station has always been part of growing up.“I always got my bikes from The Bike Station,” she says. “And I used to donate my old ones back as well.”One memory stands out clearly.…
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December 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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:
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:
You make these moments possible.
Join them here:
#EverydayHeroes - Help us get more people on bikes
Get more people on bikes — for their health, their minds, and the planet. Join our #EverydayHeroes and make change happen!
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December 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Our Everyday Heroes are the people who donate, share our stories, volunteer, and choose refurbished bikes.
You make these moments possible.
Join them here:
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:
This is what affordable, community-led cycling looks like in action.
Read the full story here:
#Everyday Heroes: One Conversation, a Whole Family on Bikes
Sometimes, making a difference starts with something small. A question at the till, a shared piece of information, a moment of human connection. A family came to The Bike Station with a clear goal:…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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:
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
Ours would be that you don’t need special clothes or a specific physique — cycling is for everyone.
#Cycling #CycleTips #Travel
December 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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
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
Board Member| The Bike Station | Vacancies
Board Member vacancy at The Bike Station.
www.thebikestation.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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
A thread...
#SpotifyWrapped #2025Impact
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The moment you've all been waiting for... The Bike Station Wrapped 2025!
A thread...
#SpotifyWrapped #2025Impact
A thread...
#SpotifyWrapped #2025Impact
Autumn = rain, leaves, and bike squeaks. 🍂
Book a seasonal check-up and keep your ride running smooth — whatever the weather.
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#AutumnCycling #BikeMaintenance #KeepRiding
Book a seasonal check-up and keep your ride running smooth — whatever the weather.
👉 buff.ly/BdXYLXU
#AutumnCycling #BikeMaintenance #KeepRiding
October 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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
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.
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#CircularEconomy #RepairCulture #Sustainability
Repairing isn’t just fixing bikes. It’s looking after ourplanet.
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#CircularEconomy #RepairCulture #Sustainability
Repairs & Servicing | The Bike Station | Scotland
We offer a huge variety of repair services for your bike. If you need your bike repaired, please complete the Edinburgh contact form below if you intend to bring your bike to our Edinburgh branch, or…
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October 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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
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:
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:
Repairs & Servicing | The Bike Station | Scotland
We offer a huge variety of repair services for your bike. If you need your bike repaired, please complete the Edinburgh contact form below if you intend to bring your bike to our Edinburgh branch, or…
buff.ly
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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:
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
📦 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
September 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🛒 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
📦 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:
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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September 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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:
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
“This is transport. This is freedom.” 💫
Learn more: buff.ly/cprPxqK
September 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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
“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
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
September 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🚲➡️🚗 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
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
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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September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🍂 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
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!
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
💡🚲 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!