The summer sale of South London charity and online second-hand bike retailer The Bike Project runs until the end of July.
Proceeds from buying a bike from the charity, which has its office in Brixton, go towards enabling refugees to get a bike of their own.
Using the code SUMMER20 at its website sales point will give people 20% off any of the project’s refurbished and repaired high-quality second-hand bikes.
For a refugee, a bike can provide freedom and independence, which is vital for many who are living on as little as £9.95 a week.
The Bike Project takes bikes donated by the public and its team of expert mechanics restores and repairs them. It stocks a wide range – from bikes for commuting and off-road adventures to children’s bikes for all age ranges.
All checked and tested before going on sale, each bike comes with a 14-day money back guarantee.
Buyers can click and collect to pick up a bike from the charity’s Deptford depot for free, or can have their bicycle couriered to them within nine miles of London Bridge (SE1). Orders are also delivered across mainland UK.
The project says a bike for a refugee or person seeking asylum can be vital. Living on less than £10 a week, makes buses and trains prohibitively expensive.
Bikes also bring better health, freedom and independence to people rebuilding their lives in the UK after fleeing conflict and danger. They enable refugees to access legal services, support, and more.
“The bike gave me freedom to travel anywhere I wanted and allowed me to integrate into society,” says Comfort, who got a bike from the project, and learnt to ride with its Pedal Power programme.
“I made friends and formed a supportive community with other women in my Pedal Power group.
“It lifted me out of my depressive state and revived my hope. I became a functional person again.”
Lizzie Kenyon, chief executive of The Bike Project, says: “We hear time and time again about the huge difference our work has made as people rebuild their lives here.
“We are proud to be supporting refugees across London, Birmingham and beyond with refurbished bikes, kindly donated by the public. The Bike Project only exists because of the generosity of our supporters.
“By buying a second-hand bicycle from The Bike Project, we can ensure more refugees can get a bike of their own.
“Please do check our summer sale – you’ll benefit, and refugees will too. I call that a win-win!”
You can arrange a test-ride at the project’s Deptford depot –visitshop.thebikeproject.co.uk.
To donate a bike, find your local drop-off point, and help a refugee, visit www.thebikeproject.co.uk/donate-bike
Established in 2013, The Bike Project, as well as bicycles, provides a comprehensive programme that helps individuals to unlock the financial, emotional, practical and physical benefits of cycling.
It also collects abandoned bikes through local community volunteers, organisations and businesses. They are professionally refurbished at its London and Birmingham workshops and donated to refugees alongside essential cycle safety accessories and safety guidance during collection appointments, fostering local connections.
Other activities include:
Pedal Power: Female-led cycling lessons empower refugee women in a safe, supportive group environment, fostering independence and confidence.
Bike Buddies: Adult bike recipients are paired with local cyclists, facilitating integration, confidence-building, and English practice.
Repair or Replace: The project provides ongoing bike maintenance support, guaranteeing repairs, replacements, or swaps as needed to ensure people can stay on the road.
Volunteering: The project workshop serves as a community space, offering volunteering opportunities and skills development.
Website: www.thebikeproject.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBikeProjectUK
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_bikeproject
