Recyke Y'bike Ltd.

What Recyke Y'bike Ltd. does

Recyke Y'bike Ltd. is a UK registered charity (Charity No. 1124639) and company limited by guarantee (Company No. 5839547), founded in 2006 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. The charity refurbishes donated bicycles and operates two physical retail sites — the head office in Byker, Newcastle, and a second site in Chester-le-Street, County Durham — selling refurbished bikes (from £20), spare parts and accessories, alongside an eBay storefront for UK-wide reach. All refurbished bikes pass through a 30+ point quality inspection with an independent second check and test ride, and are sold with a 1, 2 or 3 month mechanical guarantee tied to value.

The technical and service offering centres on Cytech Master Technician-qualified mechanics capable of full servicing including electronic gears, wheel building, suspension and e-bike maintenance (Basic £50, Standard £80, Full £140, E-bike £70-£160). The charity also runs industry-recognised Velotech-accredited training courses (Bronze, Silver, Gold at £325 each) plus basic and intermediate maintenance classes, 1-1 tuition, and free women's-only sessions, positioning training as both a community service and a revenue line.

Revenue is generated through four channels: hardware sales (refurbished bikes, new and second-hand parts), professional services (servicing, repairs, training), and donations/grant funding from a broad base including LNER, Sport England, Bernicia Foundation, Durham County Council, Community Foundation North East, Cycling UK, UK Government, The Shears Foundation and corporate supporters (Sage, Zyro Fisher, Altura, Raymond James, SOS Group). The go-to-market is community-led, leveraging volunteer networks (49 active volunteers in 2025), referral partnerships with social services and schools, and outreach programmes that gave away 115 free bikes with helmet, lock and lights in 2025 alongside 250+ free repairs across 22 Dr Bikes events. Customer segments span socio-economically disadvantaged individuals, refugees and asylum seekers, young people aged 13-17, women seeking maintenance skills, and general public bike buyers and repair customers across the North East of England.

Name

Recyke Y'bike Ltd.

Legal name

Recyke y'Bike Ltd.

Website

https://recyke.bike

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recyke Y'bike Ltd. is a Newcastle-based UK charity, founded in 2006, that refurbishes donated bicycles, sells affordable refurbished bikes and parts, and delivers bike repair services, accredited training, and community outreach programmes to disadvantaged individuals, refugees, young people, and the general public across the North East of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Bicycle Services

NAICS

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (8114), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Used & Refurbished Bike Retail (CRAMAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH), Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Refurbished bicycle sales
• Bike repair services
• Cycle maintenance training
• Community outreach programs
• Secondhand bike resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Refurbished Bike Sales: Sale of donated bicycles that have been professionally refurbished by skilled volunteers and staff. Bikes are sold at reasonable prices to fund charitable objectives and outreach activities.
2. Bike Servicing and Repair: Full range of repair and servicing from basic tune-ups to complex repairs including electronic gears, wheel building, suspension servicing and e-bike maintenance.
3. Training Courses: Revenue from bicycle maintenance training courses ranging from basic punctures to industry-recognised Velotech qualifications (Bronze, Silver, Gold). All profits go back into supporting charitable work.
4. Parts and Accessories Sales: Sales of recycled/sed parts and accessories alongside new parts and accessories in shops.
5. Online Sales via eBay: Refurbished bikes and specialist parts sold through eBay to reach bike enthusiasts across the UK.
6. Financial Donations: One-off or regular cash donations from the public to support core funding, buildings, utilities and staff wages.
7. Grant Funding: Funding from organisations including LNER, UK Government, Sport England, Bernicia Foundation, Durham County Council, and others to support specific programmes and core costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Recyke Y'bike is a registered charity that refurbishes donated bicycles and sells them at affordable prices through two retail shops in North East England. It provides professional bike servicing and repairs by Cytech Master Technicians, runs Velotech-accredited maintenance training courses, and operates community outreach programmes including a free bike referral scheme, women's-only sessions, school workshops, and supported volunteering for asylum seekers and refugees.

Product overview

Recyke Y'bike Ltd. is a charity operating two retail sites (Byker head office and Chester-le-Street) that sell refurbished bicycles and provide workshop services. The core offering comprises refurbished bikes sold at affordable prices (starting from £20 for children's bikes) with mechanical guarantees, complemented by professional servicing and repair services delivered by Cytech Master Technicians. The company offers Velotech-accredited training courses (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and informal maintenance workshops for individuals and groups. Community outreach programs include a referral scheme providing free bikes to low-income individuals, supported volunteering for asylum seekers and refugees, a young volunteers club for ages 13-17, school pop-ups, women's-only sessions, and a Bike MOT project. An eBay online shop extends reach beyond physical locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refurbished Bikes Fully refurbished bicycles checked by qualified Cytech mechanics, sold at affordable prices starting from £20 for a child's bike and including a 1, 2 or 3 month mechanical guarantee depending on value. Each bike undergoes a 30+ point inspection process and is double-checked by a qualified mechanic before sale. Available to individual consumers through the Byker and Chester-le-Street shops.
• Servicing & Repair Full-service bike maintenance and repair services delivered by Cytech Master Technicians. Includes Basic Service (£50), Standard Service (£80), Full Service (£140), and Electric Bike Services (£70–£160) covering safety checks, cable replacement, brake adjustment, wheel truing, hub servicing, drivetrain cleaning, and e-bike diagnostics. Available to individual bike owners through both shop locations.
• Bike Maintenance Training Courses Bike maintenance training courses ranging from Basic Bike Maintenance (£55, 2.5 hours), Intermediate Maintenance (£65, 3 hours), Velotech Bronze/Silver/Gold accredited courses (£325 each, 2 days), 1-1 Training (£60/hour), and free Women's Only Sessions. Designed for aspiring mechanics, hobbyists, and women wanting to learn maintenance in a supportive environment.
• Community Outreach Programmes Community programmes including the Free Bike Referral Scheme (providing bikes, helmets, locks, and lights to individuals on very low incomes referred by professionals), Dr Bikes pop-up events at schools and public spaces, supported volunteering sessions for asylum seekers and refugees, the Young Volunteers Club for ages 13-17, Women's Only maintenance sessions, and the Bike MOT project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500 bikes processed in one year
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kids KabincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kids Kabin to run free bike maintenance workshops every Wednesday in key streets in Byker and Walker. Children learn to diagnose, select parts, and fix bikes, promoting safety, reuse and sustainability. Funded by The Wellesley Trust.
• SageminorOthersCorporate partner listed among key supporters of Recyke y'Bike, contributing to the charity's community work.
• Byker Children and Young People's PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting children and young people's initiatives in the Byker area through Recyke y'Bike's community programmes.
• Key EnterprisesminorOthersCorporate partner listed among supporters of Recyke y'Bike's community work.
• British TriathlonminorOthersPartner supporting Recyke y'Bike's cycling-related community activities.
• SOS GroupminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Recyke y'Bike's charitable mission.
• Zyro FisherminorOthersCorporate partner contributing to Recyke y'Bike's community cycling initiatives.
• Raymond JamesminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Recyke y'Bike's charitable activities.
• AlturaminorOthersCorporate partner listed among Recyke y'Bike's supporters.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Halfords: UK's largest cycling retailer with national store network, servicing and training (Cycle2Work). Broad incumbent in the same retail and bike-servicing categories as Recyke.
• Decathlon: Global sporting goods retailer with growing UK bike retail and workshop presence. Broad incumbent competing on affordable new bikes and servicing.
• Evans Cycles: Major UK specialist bike retailer with Click & Collect servicing and a national chain. Competes directly with Recyke on bike sales and repairs, but operates at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Wheels for All: National inclusive cycling charity providing adapted cycling sessions and bikes for disabled and disadvantaged people. Comparable community-impact focus, though more specialised in adaptive cycling.
• Dynamo (Nottingham): Nottingham cycling charity operating paid bike repairs, training courses and outreach including women's sessions and youth programmes. Closely comparable operational mix to Recyke's.
• Bike for Good: Glasgow-based cycling charity refurbishing bikes, running training and community programmes. Comparable mission, retail/workshop structure and beneficiary mix (low-income, refugees, young people).
• ReCycle: UK charity that refurbishes donated bikes and ships them to African partners. Closest direct peer in terms of refurbishment-from-donations model, though distribution is international rather than domestic.
• Lifecycle UK: Exeter-based charity refurbishing donated bikes, selling them affordably and running training and outreach programmes. Mirrors Recyke's combined retail-service-training-charity model.
• The Bike Project: UK charity that refurbishes donated bikes and supports refugees and asylum seekers, with paid training and retail operations. Highly comparable to Recyke's mission-driven, refugee-supporting bike-refurbishment model.

Others

• Cycling UK: National cycling charity that funds community cycling programmes (including Recyke's women-only sessions). Not a direct commercial peer, but a key ecosystem partner and adjacent beneficiary of charitable cycling activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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