RIDE FORWARD. REBUILD FREEDOM.
FREE 3-MONTH BIKE LOANS
For People with Justice Experience
Freedom Bike Library
This is for you if you are:
• Rebuilding life after custody
• On a community sentence
• Looking to improve confidence or fitness
• Wanting affordable transport
A free bike loan, safety gear and support to help you get to work, appointments, or simply clear your head.
Our bike hub is based on the Forth & Clyde Canal, easy access to Maryhill, Clydebank, Glasgow City Centre via the cycle lane network.
Freedom bike Library helps you get moving.
What’s Included
✓ Free bike loan (up to 3 months)
✓ Helmet, lock & lights
✓ Maintenance support
✓ Optional confidence-building rides
How It Works
Self-referral welcome or via support worker. All enquiries handled confidentially.
Each loan lasts for up to three months, completely free of charge. At the end of your loan, you can either return your bike or ask to renew if no one is waiting.
Membership is also free, you just need to show your photographic ID and sign up at the library itself. This is often done when you loan your first bike.
Member Agreement
The rent a bike from us, you need to agree:
Use lights at night and follow the Highway Code.
Always lock the bike when unattended (a lock is provided).
Report any loss or theft immediately; we’ll support you through it.
Return the bike clean and on time.
Helmets are strongly recommended.
Specialised Support for Women: Sister Spokes
While our Freedom Bike Library is open to all, we recognise that women transitioning after custody often face unique challenges.
Sister Spokes is our dedicated branch specifically for women. It offers a supportive, women-only environment.
If you are a woman looking for a community-focused cycling experience alongside your bike loan, we invite you to join Sister Spokes.
The Bike Library is funded by the SPT People and Place Community Fund.