The Bike Station Edinburgh

11/06/2026

Want to make a difference in your community, one bike at a time? ✨

📩 Find out more about the current roles we're looking for on our website: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/volunteering

10/06/2026

Bike of the Week Tollcross Hub
Marin Palisades Trail - Hybrid
Size 19"
£370

08/06/2026

There’s something satisfying about knowing how to fix your own bike.

At The Bike Station, our Skills Training courses help people gain hands-on mechanical skills in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Whether you’re:
• Learning the basics
• Building confidence cycling
• Preparing for a big ride
• Interested in professional mechanic training

—we’ve got something for you.

Find out more about our Skills Training programme and upcoming sessions on our website: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/skills-development

01/06/2026

Learn new skills. Build confidence. Keep your bike rolling.

Our bike maintenance training sessions are designed to make cycling feel more accessible — no matter your experience level.

From fixing punctures to learning how to maintain your own bike, our courses give you practical skills you can use every day.

Available training includes:
🚲 Puncture Repair
🛠 Maintenance Classes
🔧 Fix Your Own Bike sessions
🌍 Preparation for Long Rides
📚 Velotech mechanic qualifications

We also offer Dr Bike sessions for organisations looking to support staff wellbeing and active travel.

Find out more: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/skills-development

30/05/2026

Want to feel more confident looking after your bike? 🔧

Our Skills Training courses are designed to help people build practical bike maintenance skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Whether you want to learn how to fix a puncture, carry out basic maintenance, or prepare for longer rides, we’ve got a course to help you get started.

We offer:
• Puncture Repair Courses
• Maintenance Classes
• Preparation for Long Rides
• Fix Your Own Bike sessions
• Velotech professional mechanic qualifications

Perfect for beginners, commuters, hobby cyclists and anyone wanting to learn something new 🚲

Find out more: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/skills-development

29/05/2026

The warmer weather’s here ☀️

Thinking about getting back on a bike this spring or summer? Whether it’s commuting, weekend rides, exploring the city or just getting back outdoors - we’ve got a range of affordable refurbished bikes ready to ride at The Bike Station Edinburgh.

Every bike we sell helps support our community programmes while giving bikes a new leaselife.

Pop into our Gorgie or Tollcross hubs and see what’s available:
📍 473 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AD and 141 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JN

Opening Hours on website: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/contact

Need a bike? We might just have the one for you 🚲

Please feel free to get in contact with any enquiries and we will get back to you.

23/05/2026

As a charity, every bike you donate helps us expand our impact: keep bikes circulating, reduce waste, and fund community-driven programmes that make cycling more inclusive and accessible across Edinburgh and Perth. From helping kids find confidence on two wheels to supporting adults’ wellbeing — your donation matters.

🚲 Donate your bike and be part of a more sustainable, connected Scotland: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/donating-a-bike

21/05/2026

📍 What’s on at The Bike Station?

We’re making it easier than ever to stay in the loop with our community events!

Our new Events page is updated regularly and includes everything from:
🔧 Dr Bike sessions (Edinburgh + Perth)
🚲 Pop-up bike sales (Perth)
🌍 Community cycling events and more

RSVPs are totally optional — but if you do, we can keep you updated by email if anything changes.

👉 Find your next event here: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/events

19/05/2026

When you donate a bike to The Bike Station, you’re supporting a charity committed to a greener, fairer future.

Every donated bike that’s refurbished becomes a community resource — they’re sold in our shops or used in our community programmes which build skills, increase access to cycling, and support wellbeing. Sales from bikes and parts fund community work that makes a difference in children and young people's lives.

➡️ Donate your bike to The Bike Station - help kickstart healthier communities and a stronger circular economy: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/donating-a-bike

18/05/2026

In case you missed it… we’ve launched our brand new report: Cargo Bike Schemes: A Regional Snapshot 2026!

It maps 17 cargo bike borrowing schemes across Edinburgh and the Lothians and explores what’s working, where the gaps are, and what’s needed next to grow cargo bike access across the region.

Cargo bikes are already helping people swap short car journeys for low-carbon, practical travel — but access still isn’t equal, and long-term support for these schemes matters more than ever.

📍 Includes a full directory of schemes
🗺️ Plus map
📊 And key recommendations for the sector

👉 Read the report here: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/post/cargo-bike-schemes-a-regional-snapshot-2026-new-report

We’re excited to share the launch of our new report, Cargo Bike Schemes: A Regional Snapshot 2026, highlighting the growing role of cargo bike borrowing schemes across Edinburgh and the Lothians.Cargo bikes are increasingly helping people carry out everyday journeys like school runs, shopping trip...