Other community bike projects in the UK

If you’re feeling inspired to get involved with a community space like the Bristol Bike Project, there are lots of similar places dotted around the UK, so depending on where in the country you’re based, it’s likely that you have a similar place somewhere within reach.

Since they’re not affiliated with each other, all community bike projects will have their own way of doing things and their own governance models. Some are more structured with paid staff, while others are completely volunteer-run. Some are incorporated as social enterprises or community interest companies (CIC), while others are much less formalised.

Most are member-led, which means decisions are made collaboratively, and aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment for anyone who wants to learn new skills and enthuse about cycling together. Some focus predominantly on skill sharing, while others are all about encouraging cycling within their communities.

There are hundreds around the country and far too many to name here, but some other well-known establishments include the Broken Spoke in Oxford, The Bike Project in London and The Bike Station in Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow.

To find out more about these types of places, and to find one near you, visit bikecollectives.org.