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Our Impact

At The Bike Station, we empower communities, reduce waste, and promote sustainable transport through our community programs and bike refurbishing. Our annual impact report celebrates how cycling creates greener, healthier, and more connected communities.

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The Bike Station in 2025

5.192 tonnes

of bicycle tyres and tubes recycled which would have otherwise ended up in landfil. (That's about the weight of 8 newborn grey whales!)

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bikes refurbished and given a new lease of life. These bikes go on to create new memories, stories and adventures. Read some of the stories here.

75%

of Adults who took part in Kids Bike Life activities reported improved physical health. Boosting wellbeing and building healthier, more active communities.

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Wee Bike Library loans to date. Helping create brighter futures for young people while tackling financial inequality through access to cycling.

The Wee Bike Library

At The Bike Station, we believe that bikes should be as accessible as possible, especially for kids as they grow out of their bikes quickly.​ That is why we provide our Wee Bike Library service, where families can borrow bikes for free and exchange them for the next size up as their kids grow!

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Our Work within a Policy Context

We are more than just a bike shop; we play our part in creating change for a sustainable future. Beyond wheels and pedals, our commitment to a circular economy and community-driven projects, such as The Wee Bike Library, exemplifies our dedication to shaping inclusive, resilient communities. We want to pedal towards a future where sustainability and community impact intertwine.

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

At the heart of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are the 17 Sustainable development goals, an urgent call for action from all United Nations Member States, of which Scotland, as part of the United Kingdom, is a part of. At The Bike Station, we play a key role in working towards a sustainable future. Our work demonstrates a key focus around the SDG’s, particularly goals 3, 10, 11, 12 and 13.

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