Welcome to Biosphere Bikes!
Based in Girvan, South Ayrshire, we are a Bike Shop and Community Hub that supports the circular economy, and promotes sustainable travel.
We inspire active travel and are committed to social impact, accessibility and inclusion through our bike shop services, training and employability opportunities and community initiatives.
We use cycling as a tool for change. We’re committed to sustainability—only selling refurbished used bikes to reduce waste and promote eco-friendly travel!
Visit us in Girvan and ride toward a greener, more inclusive future!
Our Services
Explore our fully refurbished adult and children’s bikes. Every bike has been carefully repaired where needed, thoroughly cleaned, and properly checked over. Buying refurbished is not just eco-friendly — it’s a brilliant way to get a great bike at a good price.
Looking for something specific? Send us a message or pop into our Bike Shop and Community Hub
Bikes for Sale
Hire a bike, go-kart, quad and other equipment from our seasonal Seafront Hire Hub in Girvan and enjoy our amazing coast and hills! We have options for everyone, including e-bikes and even a dog trailer!
We also have a range of bikes for longer term hire all year round at the Bike Shop and Community Hub and through our Bike Library
Bikes for Hire
We have a full service Bike Repair Shop at our Community Hub in Girvan!
We provide a FREE Dr. Bike inspection along with affordable service and repairs for all types of bikes, to keep you riding smoothly. Whether it's inflating tyres, fixing punctures, adjusting brakes, or tuning gears, we’ve got you covered. It’s all part of supporting safer, easier active travel for everyone.
Bike Service/Repair
Hire a beach walker, beach wheelchair and other accessible equipment from our Seafront Hire Hub in Girvan. We have options for everyone, including an electric side-by-side tandem, frame runners and a hoist to help with transition.
Accessible Equipment is available at no charge (donations accepted) and should should be pre-booked. Click the button below to learn more!
Accessible Equipment for Hire
Our Seafront Hire Hub
Visit us to hire a bike or some of our accessible equipment
Seafront hub address:
Biosphere Bikes
Next to the Quay Zone Leisure Centre, opposite Girvan Boating pond, Knockcushan Street
Girvan KA26 9AG
Opening times:
Thurs-Sun 12-5pm from Easter to September Weather Permitting (visit or contact us at the Shop when Seafront is closed)
PLEASE CHECK Facebook or call the shop before travelling to the hub for updates on any closure due to weather, and on occasions volunteer staff shortage
Our Bike Shop and Community Hub is open year-round
Opening Hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 9am to 3pm.
Our phone number is: 01465 479503
“It all started because I wanted to get more people out on bikes. It very quickly became not just about 2 wheels but about accessibility and inclusion and bikes for everyone, no matter age, experience , ability or disability” - Ann Berry - Founder
Make a Donation
Can’t donate a bike or volunteer? You can still make a difference!
Biosphere Bikes is a community-led charity in Girvan, making cycling accessible, inclusive, and sustainable. Your donation helps us:
Refurbish and provide affordable or free bikes to those in need
Offer adaptive mobility equipment like beach wheelchairs and trishaws
Run repair workshops and volunteer training programs
Reduce waste through bike recycling and reuse
We are proud to have been given Certified Business status by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere.
