Bike Project
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Our mechanics teach trainees how to refurbish or recycle parts to create safe, working bicycles - We then put the new cycles out into the community through our various projects.
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The Bike Project is focused around, well – bikes. Because we believe bikes are important for a million reasons: They can provide transport to work or school; they can widen employment opportunities; They offer an eco-friendly way of travel; they keep us fit; and they bring us the achievement of finally getting to the top of that huge hill – and the terrifying joy of the ride down. But that’s not all it’s about. Because we believe in community, in giving back, and in the notion that everyone should have access to the joy that comes from learning to ride.
Want to help us out? Don’t forget you can donate your unwanted bikes. They will go on to be refurbished, recycled and reused as a part of our training course, and will later go on to make stock for our bike libraries, or to be sold in our workshop at accessible prices. Sounds great, don’t you think?
Looking for repairs, sales or training courses? Head over to one our Bike Centres.
Want to help us out? Don’t forget you can donate your unwanted bikes. They will go on to be refurbished, recycled and reused as a part of our training course, and will later go on to make stock for our bike libraries, or to be sold in our workshop at accessible prices. Sounds great, don’t you think?
Looking for repairs, sales or training courses? Head over to one our Bike Centres.
Cottingham Bike Centre
Our Cottingham Workshop not only provides the perfect base for our Bike Project training programme, but allows us to provide a variety of services for our community. Refurbished bikes are taken to our unit in Trinity Market and sold at prices that are accessible to all, we also conduct repairs and cycle services to ensure that our cycling community stays safe. For those that want to know a little more, we also offer cycle maintenance training classes and Community Workshops.
Trinity Market
Our new unit in Hull City Centre allows commuters, local residents and visitors to purchase affordable bikes, store them safely at our free, secure, indoor cycle parking, or have their bicycles serviced and repaired by our onsite mechanics. You can get updates about offers and events by following them on Facebook and Instagram at @revolutiontrinity.
Bike Libraries
We know that not everyone has access to a bike. And we know not everyone has the means to buy or hire one. But bikes bring experience. Experiences that no one should miss out on. So we’ve made sure that they don’t.
We have implemented bike libraries across the Humber region and beyond. Stocked by you, refurbished by our mechanics and trainees – these libraries offer the opportunity to borrow a bike – for free. They are carefully placed to ensure they’re accessible to those that need them most, so you’ll find them in schools, main employers or other specialist sites. And because we want to make sure everyone’s safe – we service and maintain them too.
We have implemented bike libraries across the Humber region and beyond. Stocked by you, refurbished by our mechanics and trainees – these libraries offer the opportunity to borrow a bike – for free. They are carefully placed to ensure they’re accessible to those that need them most, so you’ll find them in schools, main employers or other specialist sites. And because we want to make sure everyone’s safe – we service and maintain them too.
The Training Programme
The idea that kick-started a million more. Our aims as a charity are always underpinned by a love of learning, and The Bike Project training programme is about just that. Based in our Cottingham workshop, it provides training and work opportunities to those that are struggling to get back into work. They work towards a City and Guilds Level 1 or 2 Cycle Mechanic qualification, and are continually supported with Life Coaching, peer mentoring, soft skills development, and the fail-safe warmth of a good cuppa.
We also know the benefit that comes from community – and we want our Trainees to feel it too - so we make sure each and every one of the bikes that they refurbish goes on improve the lives of those around us. Whether they go on to make up stock for our Bike Libraries, or are sold on to the public at affordable, accessible prices – our Trainees refurbish over 1,500 bikes a year – and they see the benefit of every one.
We also know the benefit that comes from community – and we want our Trainees to feel it too - so we make sure each and every one of the bikes that they refurbish goes on improve the lives of those around us. Whether they go on to make up stock for our Bike Libraries, or are sold on to the public at affordable, accessible prices – our Trainees refurbish over 1,500 bikes a year – and they see the benefit of every one.
Prison Workshops
We thought that the ideas and concepts behind The Bike Project would be of benefit to offenders, providing them with practical, employable skills for when they’re released - and meaningful work for the time until then. The two Prison Workshops act as a first port of call for any donated bikes. Here, they are cleaned, inspected, and subject to any first initial fixes; providing work for 15 men.
All Ride Bridlington
We’re keen to ensure that everyone gets the chance to ride a bike – and that includes those that might need a little more than the standard two wheels, a seat and some handlebars. We are working in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to bring the All Ride adapted bike fleet to Bridlington North Promenade, with 18 specialised bikes for people with mobility issues and disabilities across the area – so everyone gets the chance to ride along the mostly flat, coastal path.
Cycle Academy
We are well aware that the world is a changing place, which means life for our younger generations is different than it was for us. We also know, however, that there are certain skills and experiences that transcend both time and generation.
Riding a bike has brought joy, skill, and confidence to countless generations of people, and whilst we may not still completely understand our smartphones, bikes happen to be our area of expertise.
We wanted to share our knowledge with the next generation of talented riders - which is why we launched the Cycle Academy. From group rides, route planning and cycle maintenance, to risk assessments and nutrition, our young riders learn it all!
Riding a bike has brought joy, skill, and confidence to countless generations of people, and whilst we may not still completely understand our smartphones, bikes happen to be our area of expertise.
We wanted to share our knowledge with the next generation of talented riders - which is why we launched the Cycle Academy. From group rides, route planning and cycle maintenance, to risk assessments and nutrition, our young riders learn it all!
Donate A Bike
We’re so glad that you want to help us. One of the best and easiest things you can do is donate any of your unwanted, unloved or unused bikes. We use donated bikes as a part of our training programme. Once they have been refurbished, they go on to stock our bike libraries, or sold to the public at reasonable prices.
If you’re able to, you can drop off any bike donations at our Bike Centre in Cottingham, or we can even collect! Just ring our office on 01482 844422 to arrange.
Alternatively, we have drop-off stations placed in Beverley, Driffield, Normanby Hall, Hull City Centre and Bridlington.
If you’re able to, you can drop off any bike donations at our Bike Centre in Cottingham, or we can even collect! Just ring our office on 01482 844422 to arrange.
Alternatively, we have drop-off stations placed in Beverley, Driffield, Normanby Hall, Hull City Centre and Bridlington.
