Surrey Bike Bank

Introduction

Introduction

Surrey Bike Bank is a free refurbished bike scheme and part of an Active Travel England funded programme designed to help get people more active in areas of deprivation in Surrey.  Surrey Bike Bank is aimed at residents who don’t regularly use or own a bike but want to cycle to open up new opportunities and improve their lifestyles.

This project aims to make cycling accessible for everyone, by supplying free refurbished bikes to enhance accessibility to employment, education, and local services, while boosting mental and physical health by increasing levels of physical activity.

Please see below how you can apply for a free refurbished bike. If you have queries, please email surreybikebank@surreycc.gov.uk

View our Terms and conditions here.

How To Apply

Feedback

Feedback

We are thrilled that the provision of free bikes is already making a huge difference for young people in Surrey. Take a look at what this happy mum had to say...

"Thank you very much for the bike!!!! It is amazing!!!! Nikita is very happy and saying thank you very much !!! He can go to the school on the bike now♥️♥️♥️"
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Cycle Training

Cycle training including cycling safely and confidently on the road will be offered. Users who state that they are already at the required level are accepting responsibility that they are at a standard to use the bike safely and confidently and especially whilst riding on the road.  

By choosing not to complete the Cycle training course offered, you do so at your own risk and you accept that Active Surrey, its employees or third-party providers will not be liable for any direct or indirect injury or damages resulting from incompetent or improper use of your bicycle. 

Your safety and that of other road users is of primary concern, therefore it is the responsibility of you, the participant, to ensure all possible steps are taken to avoid any injury or damage to yourself, other road users and members of the public, the bicycle, and accessories. 

We recommend you read The Highway Code, with particular reference to sections 59 to 82: ‘Rules for Cyclists’. Sections 59 to 82: ‘Rules for Cyclists’ can be accessed via the following link: The Highway Code - Rules for cyclists (59 to 82) - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82  Active Surrey cannot be held responsible for any injury or damage which occurs as a result of cycling in a manner not stipulated by the Highway Code.

Active Surrey strongly recommends that the receiver of the bicycle always wears a helmet when riding the bicycle. A helmet will be provided on the day of collection. Active Surrey cannot be held responsible for any injury which occurs as a result of dismissing this recommendation.

View how to fit a helmet correctly on YouTube

Dr Bike

A Dr Bike session is a free or low-cost community event where qualified mechanics check over your bicycle, carry out minor repairs, and advise on any further work needed to make it safe and roadworthy. We run these in schools, in partnership with local councils and with community groups.

Please email DrBike@surreycc.gov.uk if you are interested in a Dr Bike session in your school or community.