Every bike that arrives at The Bike Station comes with a story. Some have carried children on their first adventures. Others have been trusted commuting companions, weekend explorers, or faithful workhorses. Each has played a role in someone's life before arriving at one of our branches. One recent donation, a 2010 BMC Streetracer affectionately named "Oslo", is a perfect example of why bike reuse matters. Oslo's story began when a Norwegian PhD student bought the bike in London before...

We’re looking for new volunteers to join The Bike Station Perth and help support our growing Community Hub on Perth High Street. Our volunteers play a vital role in helping more people access bikes, build confidence cycling, and feel welcomed into our space. Whether it’s supporting someone collecting a bike through one of our free loan programmes, chatting with customers about cycling in Perth, or helping at community events, every shift helps make cycling more accessible locally. What does...

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 trips, and transporting bulky loads, without relying on cars. But while their benefits are well established, high purchase costs and limited storage space mean that owning a cargo bike is still out of...