Lloyds ReCycle Hubs to tackle challenge of access to bikes for the people of Britain

British Cycling and Lloyds are working to provide greater access to bikes with the launch of the Lloyds ReCycle Hubs across the UK. Research has shown that 41% of the British population do not own a bike* with affordability and storage cited as key barriers.

Following a successful pilot project, the new community-run Lloyds ReCycle Hubs initiative aims to tackle this inequality and bring wider access to bikes for those who need it most across ten sites, including the five locations involved in the initial pilot.

British Cycling research shows that 34% of adults in Britain own an unused adult bike, while similarly 15% of adults have an unused child’s bike. Providing opportunities to repurpose these bikes locally will offer many people a sense of freedom and opportunity which comes with owning a bike, from improving the commute to work, to making it easier to get to a doctor’s appointment or the shops. The project intends to change lives by improving people’s social mobility whilst also bringing about positive environmental impacts to local communities.

Research has shown 20% of British adults have cited affordability as a key obstacle to riding a bike. Along with lead partner, Lloyds, the organisation is committed to breaking down this barrier through ReCycle Hubs, making riding a bike more accessible to everyone, especially for underrepresented groups throughout communities in the UK.

The pilot project [launched in September 2025] supported hubs in five locations across the UK, working in local areas to revive and refurbish abandoned or donated bikes, and provide training to those who need it most.