Active Cycles

Opening Hours:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • 3rd Saturday of the Month: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Opening times may vary due to stock levels, please check the Facebook page or call the store for any updates to opening times. 

Location: Accrington Arndale Centre, Union St, Accrington, BB5 1EX

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About Active Cycles

At Active Cycles, we are more than just a bike shop; we are a community movement dedicated to making cycling accessible and affordable for everyone. Our hub in Accrington offers high-quality recycled bikes at low costs, thanks to generous donations from the public and local recycling centres.

Our Impact

  • 484 Bikes Recycled: Back out into the community
  • 200 Bikes Donated: To schools, groups, and community organisations.
  • 1,800 Bikes Saved: Prevented from ending up in landfill.
  • 42,120 kg CO2e Saved: Contributing to a greener planet.

Affordable Pricing

  • Adult Bikes: from £50
  • Children’s Bikes: from £25 (or £15 with a bike exchange)

What to Expect

All our bikes are certified as roadworthy by our qualified mechanics. While the bike frames are second-hand and may show some cosmetic wear, any parts that do not meet our strict standards are replaced with new ones.

Community and Sustainability

By recycling and refurbishing bikes, we are not only providing affordable transportation options but also reducing waste and promoting sustainable living. Our partnerships with local organisations and volunteer programs help us achieve these goals while offering valuable skills and opportunities to the community.

Partnerships

We collaborate with a variety of partners to enhance our impact, including:

  • LCC Recycling Team
  • British Cycling
  • HMP Wymott, Risley & Lancaster Farm
  • Community Business Partners & SAMs Resource Centre
  • Probation Service
  • Burnley Leisure & Culture
  • Hyndburn Leisure Trust
  • Lancashire Women & Onward Homes
  • Active Blackpool & Blackpool Coastal Housing
  • NHS & Wyre Active Travel Team
  • Get Involved

Visit our shop in the Arndale Shopping Centre to learn more about our project, browse our selection of bikes, or find out how you can get involved. Whether you're looking to purchase a bike, donate, or volunteer, we welcome your support in making cycling accessible to all.

Stay Updated

For the latest updates on our opening times and stock levels, please check our Facebook page or contact us directly.

What happens to the funds that are raised?

All funds raised are put back into our charity to enable us to continue our work in this project and deliver new projects across the county.

Michelle Grimes
Relationship Manager (Central Lancashire)
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Key Features
Active Lancashire coordinate a number of third party agencies to facilitate the workshops
Can save tax payers money through creating job prospects
The scheme allows for Lancashire residents to lead more physically and economically active lives
484
Bikes recycled and back out to community through the hub
1800
Bikes saved from landfill
42,120kg
saving co2e
Active Partnerships
Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership
LANPAC
SE NL