Bike Libraries
Applications open for new bike libraries
Community groups and other not-for-profit organisations can now apply for funding to set up their own bike library.
Funding is available to support six more libraries, with up to £5,000 available for each successful applicant.
The aim of each scheme is to boost people’s access cycles, build their confidence on a bike and explore the cycling routes available on their doorstep.
How to apply
To make your application, please download and complete the application form and return to active.travel@tfgm.com.
Please read the guidance notes before submitting your application.
Applications close Friday 9 August.
What is a 'bike library'?
Bike libraries are local hubs that will allow people to borrow a bicycle, like a book, to try out. They aim to boost access to cycles and give people a chance to give cycling a go.
Bike libraries are generally based in the heart of a community, within easy reach by foot, in places such as community centres, schools, village halls or local business premises.
Our bike libraries support similar schemes that are available in Greater Manchester, helping create local hubs where bikes are donated, fixed up and used.
Bike libraries do accept donations of bikes. If you have a bike you no longer use and would like to donate then please contact your local bike library to discuss arranging this.
How do I use a bike library?
GM’s bike libraries are grassroot community projects, please contact your nearest from our list below for details on how to register and arrange a loan.
Find your nearest bike library
Contact your nearest library
Agree terms with bike library and get riding!
Borrow a bike today
There are a number of bike libraries that are now live across Greater Manchester.
Get in touch with your nearest library today and get riding.
If you can’t find the information that you need on the bike library's website, then please contact the organisation directly.
Bolton
Blackrod Sports and Community Centre, Bolton, BL6.
Bolton Station Cycle Centre, Bolton, BL1.
Wave Adventure Cycle Hub Bike Library, Bolton, BL3.
Bury
Bury Bike Library, Bury, BL9.
Clarence Park Bike Library, Bury, BL9.
Radcliffe Bike Library, Bury, M26.
Openshaw Park Bike Library, Bury, BL9.
Manchester
Barlow Moor Community Association, Chorlton, M21.
C&RT at Victoria Mill Community Centre, Miles Platting, M40
Chorlton Bike Deliveries (Cargo), Hulme, M16.
Communities for All, Cheetham Hill, M8.
Age UK, Manchester (Brunswick), M12.
Age UK, Manchester (Wythenshawe), M22.
Harpurhey and Moston Bike Library, Manchester, M9.
Manchester Active (GLL) Arcadia, Levenshulme, M19.
Manchester Active (GLL) Moss Side, Manchester, M15.
Nacro Bike Library, Wythenshawe, M23.
Station South, Levenshulme, M19.
The Bike Hive, Alexandra Park, Manchester M16.
Wai Yin Society, Sheung Lok Centre, Ardwick, M13.
Yaran Project, Longsight, M13.
Oldham
Positive Cycles, Oldham, OL1.
Ghazali Trust, Oldham OL4.
GROWE, Oldham/Failsworth M35.
Rochdale
Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC Kirkholt Bike Library, Kirkholt Medical Practice, Rochdale OL11.
Stockport
Community Active Stockport at The Garden House, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7DH
Tameside
Haughton Green Community Centre, Tameside, M34.
Community Bike Kitchen, Hyde, SK14.
Tameside Women’s Community Cycling Group, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6.
Trafford
Our Sale West, Sale, M33.
The Urban Fitness Collective (TufC), Trafford, M16.
Woodsend Bike Library, Trafford, M41.
Wigan
Leigh Bike Library, Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7.
We also have bike libraries at schools and community groups across Greater Manchester that are exclusive to their staff, students and members.