National Free Bikes Network
The National Free Bikes Network tackles inequalities and physical inactivity by providing a new bike to people who otherwise would not have had access to one.
A new collaboration of The Active Wellbeing Society, Active Essex, London Borough of Ealing, and Local and Combined Authorities are scaling up the highly successful free bikes schemes piloted in Birmingham, Essex, and Southall.
The mission of the network is to make cycling accessible by providing a free bike to remove the barrier of affordability. This will promote active travel and enable the creation of regular cycle habits. Participants get free, low carbon travel, which opens up pathways to jobs and opportunities.
Free bikes are also a “place-based” intervention to tackle health inequalities, promote cycle equity, and reduce physical inactivity as well as a way of enhancing active citizenship and boosting community cohesion.
Download the digital brochure
To find out more about the National Free Bikes Network and the transformative impact of a free bikes scheme, download the digital brochure here.
Join the National Free Bikes Network
Our expert team works closely with partners to co-create and co-deliver free bikes schemes based on local needs.
The National Free Bikes Network is able to provide support, advice, and services to organisations nationwide to help develop the capability required to get free bike schemes up and running as quickly as possible.
Our approach includes:
- Share learning of the current free bikes schemes
- Network with our partners who are on a free bikes journey.
- Receive support and advise on project delivery including procurement and purchasing of the new bikes.
- Access training and toolkits.
If you’re interested in joining the National Free Bikes Network, sign up here: https://forms.gle/uexuXki1XVbpK8LT8
Contact us
The National Free Bikes Network is changing lives and supporting system change for some of the most deprived areas in the country. If you would like to find out more about how we can support you in developing a scheme for your locality, then please contact our National Cycle Lead, Julian Sanchez at: [email protected]