Safe, Affordable Recycled
Bikes for the Community

Who we are

What we do

Active Cycles is a community-led initiative that rescues unwanted bikes from landfill and gives them a new lease of life for people across Lancashire. Our team consists of volunteer mechanics, who give up their time each week to carefully restore bikes ahead of sale or donation via our storefront in Accrington. 
Once each bike is safe and roadworthy, it is either donated to schools and community organisations or sold at affordable prices through our shop. We also work with local partners to provide free bike hire, bike maintenance sessions and road safety workshops, making cycling more accessible while reducing waste, cutting carbon emissions and encouraging active travel across Lancashire. 
Our Environmental Impact

484 bikes recycled

200 bikes donated

1,800 bikes saved

42,120 kg CO2e Saved

At Active Cycles, many of the bikes we restore are donated to schools, community organisations and local projects across Lancashire, helping more people enjoy the benefits of cycling. 
We work with schools to provide bikes for Bikeability training, giving children the opportunity to develop essential cycling skills and confidence in a safe environment. We also donate bikes to community groups that promote active travel, helping people access employment, education and local services while improving physical and mental wellbeing. 
Alongside standard bicycles, we also restore and donate adapted bikes to ensure cycling is accessible to people with a range of additional needs and abilities. By giving every bike a new purpose, we’re helping to reduce waste, support healthier communities and make cycling available to more people across Lancashire. 

If you have a school or community project that would benefit from a bike, please contact Michelle: mgrimes@activelancashire.org.uk

Prices and Opening Times

Adult's Bikes

Prices start from £50

Children's Bikes

Children’s bikes from £25, or from £15 if you trade-in a childs bike

Find us in Unit 5, The Arndale Centre, Cobden St, Accrington, BB5 1EX

Tuesdays: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Thursdays: 10.30am -3.30pm
Saturdays: 10.30am – 1.30pm
Thanks to funding from Lancashire County Council, Active Cycles is able to offer free bike hire for those aged 18 and over, for up to one month. Anybody who hires a bike for two weeks or more will receive a £10 Active Cycles voucher to use towards their bike. 

Get in Touch

Visit us in-store

Unit 5, The Arndale Centre, Cobden Street, Acctington, BB5 1EX
Tuesdays: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Thursdays: 10.30am – 3.30pm 
Saturdays: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Follow us on Facebook to find out about stock updates and additional opening time: @ActiveCyclesLancashire
Email us: cycles@activelancashire.org.uk
Call us: 01254 919393
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    James Rasmussen

    Great people willing to engage sport for all

    Marcus Baudet

    Great place

    Tamasin Lamb

    Still a great place with hard working staff to get the inactive active.

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Active Lancashire Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales Company No: 06859894 and Registered Charity no. 1159832. 

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