About Us
Bikeworks CIC is a social enterprise based in East London and began actively trading in March 2007. Bikeworks uses bikes to tackle environmental, social & economic challenges in London. Bikeworks creates local solutions to global issues through the promotion of sustainable urban transport through cycling. Bikeworks geographical focus is on areas of social deprivation in east London. Creation of employment and training opportunities for marginalised individuals is integrated into the heart of the enterprise.
Specific activities include: recycling & refurbishing second hand bikes in London, provide dedicated (free to the public) training to get more people cycling on the road and doing so safely & affordably, creating training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged communities in a booming cycling industry.
As an enterprise Bikeworks provides a range of organisational cycling services to local authorities, third sector organisations and corporate clients. Additional earned income is derived through retail sale of recycled bikes, repairs and maintenance services for the public. Bikeworks approach is to develop and build on the best of small scale community cycling initiatives but to do so at a greater scale, achieve significant outcomes and build a viable replicable model.
As a business Bikeworks provides the following services:
- Cycle Training and Assertive Cycling Courses
- Business Travel Planning
- Bicycle Sales & Repairs
- Work and Volunteer Opportunities
- Re-Cycling
- Cycling for Health
- All Ability Rental
- Cycle Maintenance Courses
Bike Works operates as a Social Enterprise and is legally recognised as a CIC (Community Interest Company) and a not for profit Company Limited by Guarantee.
Company Registration Number: 6005739