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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 26/09/2026

📈 #FlashFlood hits @thebikestation.bsky.social 🤩 Spokes is matchfunding the #Crowdfunder 🚲 helps tackle #ClimateCrisis; but #floods fight back! 🙋 Donate-> www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keep-us-ro... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social

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Edinburgh Bike Charity launches crowdfunder after flash flooding forced workshop to close

The Bike Station, a Scottish charity which promotes cycling through sales of affordable refurbished bikes and a variety of community programmes including a free library of children's bikes, has launched a fundraiser after flash flooding in Edinburgh’s Old Town affected its Tollcross branch.

On 19 August 2026, extremely heavy rainfall led to flash flooding in several areas of the Old Town including South Bridge and the Grassmarket. At the same time, the basement workshop of The Bike Station in Tollcross was flooded, forcing staff to evacuate, and causing damage which took over a week to repair.

While The Bike Station has now re-opened its Tollcross branch, the charity is feeling the impact of losing over a week of work and revenue during its busiest time of the year, with demand for bikes at its highest and the communities programme in full swing as schools return from summer holidays. In the wake of the flood, the charity has launched an online fundraiser, aiming to raise £10,000 to support the ongoing recovery of the Tollcross workshop, and its varied community projects working with children and young people, asylum seekers, and groups which are underrepresented in cycling.

“We are so proud of our amazing mechanic and branch team for the work that they do year-round, and we are particularly proud of the pace at which they have been able to recover and rebuild from this flood. Extreme weather events are only going to happen more often due to climate change, so we are more determined than ever to carry on our work helping everyone to enjoy a sustainable, and joyful, mode of transport.” Sasha Taylor, CEO of The Bike Station.

The crowdfunder can is available via this link, and more information about the work of The Bike Station is on the website.

Photos are available here.

For any further information please contact Sarah McArthur at sarah.mcarthur@thebikestation.org.…

Extreme weather makes The Bike Station’s mission even more important- support us to get more people using sustainable and joyful transport.

August in Edinburgh is always busy!! - but this August was also difficult. Will you help us to raise £10,000 to ensure more people can choose cycling? Everything you donate will be match-funded by Spokes, up to £5000!

August is one of our busiest times at The Bike Station- especially in Tollcross. Our branch is buzzing as more people want to get moving on two wheels. We refurbish over 125 bikes in the month. Downstairs in the tiny but mighty Tollcross workshop, our amazing mechanics work their magic and dozens of high quality lovingly refurbished bikes. For August and September everyone is on full speed to keep up with demand.

That is, until extreme weather brings everything to a stop

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Repair. Reuse. Ride. That's what we do. Donate a bike to The Bike Station and help us give it a second life for someone else to enjoy. Before you visit, check our website to see which bikes we can accept: buff.ly/4oLc5Zm

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Is there a bike sitting unused in your garage or shed? Don't let it gather dust. Donate it to The Bike Station and, if it's suitable, we'll refurbish it so someone else can enjoy the ride. 🚲 One donation. A whole new journey. buff.ly/4oLc5Zm

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Every bike we refurbish starts with a donation. Our mechanics work hard to repair bikes so they can be ridden and loved again. If you've got an unused bike, we'd love to give it a second life. Find out more: buff.ly/4oLc5Zm #RepairReuseRide #TheBikeStation

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Looking for an affordable bike in Perth? 🚲 Our next Perth Pop-Up Bike Sale takes place this Fri and Sat at our Community Hub on Perth High Street. We'll have a range of refurbished bikes for commuting, leisure riding and family cycling available. 📍 284 High Street, Perth 🕙 Fri & Sat, 10am–4:30pm

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

One donated bike. One expert repair. One more person riding. That's the power of repair and reuse. 🚲 If your bike is ready for a new adventure, donate it to The Bike Station and help keep bikes moving. #DonateABike #Reuse

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Next Perth Pop-Up Bike Sale 📅 3–4 July 📍 284 High Street, Perth ⏰ 10am–4:30pm Browse a range of affordable bikes for commuting, leisure and family cycling. See you there! 👋

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Looking for an affordable bike in Perth? 🚲 Our next Perth Pop-Up Bike Sale takes place on 3–4 July at our Community Hub on Perth High Street. We'll have a range of refurbished bikes for commuting, leisure riding and family cycling available. 📍 284 High Street, Perth 🕙 Fri & Sat, 10am–4:30pm

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A bike doesn't have to be brand new to change someone's life. At The Bike Station, we repair and refurbish donated bikes, keeping them in circulation and out of landfill. Have a bike you're no longer using? Donate it and help start a new journey. #CircularEconomy #BikeDonation

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

At our Perth branch, we're putting even more energy into helping people access bikes, build confidence and develop cycling skills through programmes like Shifting Gears, Wee Bike Library and Kids Bike Life. 💙 Find out more: buff.ly/rpEUKs1

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Perth Community Hub FAQs

What’s changing at The Bike Station in Perth?We’re evolving how Bike Station Perth operates so we can deliver even more community cycling impact across the city. This means we’re focusing more of our…

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Your old bike could be someone's new beginning. Donate a bike to The Bike Station and we'll work to refurbish it, giving it a new lease of life for someone else to enjoy. Please check our website before donating: buff.ly/4oLc5Zm #DonateABike #RepairReuseRide

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Donating a Bike | The Bike Station

Donate your bike to The Bike Station. See which bikes we accept, what we can’t take, and how your donation helps power community cycling and reuse.

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Want to make a difference in your community, one bike at a time? ✨ We’re looking for volunteers to support our Hubs across Edinburgh and Perth in various roles. 📩 Want to join the team? Find out more: buff.ly/NRhJizu #VolunteerWithUs #BikeStation #Volunteer

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

There are still tickets for our upcoming event in Perth! Thursday 11th June 2026 The Bike Station presents: An intro to bikepacking with Rosie Baxendine. Grab your tickets now, more info below; buff.ly/sg56DQm

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The Bike Station Presents: An intro to bikepacking

The Bike Station Community Events are a new programme of friendly, welcoming talks and gatherings centred around cycling culture.

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Want to try out a Cargo Bike? Through our Wee Bike Library, adults can borrow a cargo bike for free — perfect way to see how one could fit into your everyday life, minus the financial barrier. Find out more 👉 buff.ly/eSVFkop #CargoBike #WeeBikeLibrary #SustainableTravel #Edinburgh

Bold text on a graphic with a man on a cargo bike. text reads 'A big grocery shop, moving some parcels, taking things to and from work, are all things that can be accomplished just as easily by cargo bike as by car'

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Infographic with bold text reading 'Try out aqn electric cargo bike for free!' 'After dropping my boy to school it was great on the bike because we could stop off at various places so easily and park up - a cafe, the pharmacy and the library' An image of an adult with two kids on the back of a acrgo bike is in the background

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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:

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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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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:

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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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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#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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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:

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#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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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!

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

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

Family smiling together getting bicycles to ride together

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

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:

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#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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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:

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#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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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.

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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:

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#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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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:

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#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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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:

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#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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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The moment you've all been waiting for... The Bike Station Wrapped 2025! A thread... #SpotifyWrapped #2025Impact

Infographic imitating the design of Spotify wrapped. Text reads 'The Bike STation Wtrapped, a busy year of getting more people on bikes, for their health, their minds and the planet'

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🛒 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 · 26/09/2025

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

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🚲➡️🚗 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

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Wee Bike Library | The Bike Station Web

The Wee Bike Library making kids bikes more accessible.

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

💡🚲 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

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

⏰ 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 · 28/08/2025

🚲 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 · 24/08/2025

What’s the best thing about cycling in your city or town? #Edinburgh #Perth #Scotland

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

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 · 15/08/2025

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

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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 · 10/08/2025

What would make you choose your bike over the car more often? #Climate #Sustainable #Transport

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🚶🚲 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

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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

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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 · 03/08/2025

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

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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

📢 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

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