The Bike Station, a cornerstone of Scotland’s cycling community for over two decades, has added cargo bikes to their Wee Bike Library.
The practical bikes are now part of their community-led initiative to make cycling more accessible, sustainable, and inclusive for all.
Cargo bikes are for families, for carers, for businesses, and for anyone looking for a greener, healthier way to get around. By including them in the Wee Bike Library, the charity hopes to make it possible for more people to try them out, build confidence, and experience their potential first-hand without the upfront cost.
The Wee Bike Library is a community programme run by The Bike Station based in Edinburgh and Perth where families can borrow kids bikes for free and exchange those bikes for the next size up as their kids grow. Now, with cargo bikes in the mix, they’re taking another step toward a car-free future — one that’s better for communities and planet.
The Bike Stations sets out their manifesto for using cargo bikes here:
Affordable access: New Cargo bikes typically cost a lot to purchase. Through the library, families and individuals can borrow them for free.
- Healthier streets: More cargo bikes mean fewer cars on the road. That’s good for air quality, safety, and community wellbeing.
- Supporting change: 25% of residents in Perth and 21% in Edinburgh want to drive less — but many face barriers. We’re here to help break them down.
“We’re delighted to make cargo bikes part of our Wee Bike Library,” said Sasha Taylor, CEO at The Bike Station. “This is about equity, access, and giving more people the chance to experience how transformative cargo bikes can be. Cargo bikes solve so many day to day logistical issues for families.”
Help keep the wheels turning.
The Bike Station is a registered charity on a mission to get more people on bikes and does that by making cycling accessible, equitable and more inclusive.
Donate today and be part of building a cleaner, healthier future — one ride at a time: https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/support-us
