Be Well
Bike Library

Loan bikes, helmets, locks and other cycling equipment absolutely free of charge from our bike libraries in Wigan and Leigh.

Leigh Bike Library at Leigh Youth Hub

About our service

Be Well Bike Library allows you to loan bikes, helmets, locks and other cycling equipment absolutely free of charge from our libraries in Wigan and Leigh.

The idea is simple and works very much like a book library – meaning you can borrow a bike and/or other items for up to one month at a time. 

Whether it’s for commuting or for leisure, we have a fleet of bikes available in a range of sizes. You can also take advantage of our ‘Dr Bike’ service – with free bike checks and basic repairs to keep you on the road. 

How does it work?

Just like a normal library, you’ll first need to register by completing the membership form below. (Under 16s require a parent/guardian to complete a form on their behalf.)

You’ll then need to email your completed form to your nearest Be Well Bike Library, or bring a hard copy and hand it in to a member of the team when the library is open (see opening times below).

We’ll then contact you and confirm if there’s a bike available for you to loan, with collection available during our regular library open hours.

Please bring ID as proof of identity. This must be provided prior to a bike being loaned. A loan agreement is signed by both parties and a return date is agreed.

The bike is to be returned at the end of the one month loan period, though you will have the option to purchase the bike, or extend the loan for an additional month.

A member of staff with two bikes
A family at Leigh Bike Library

Where to find us

Wigan Bike Library

Gearing Up Workshop, Brick Works, 4 Hodson Street, Wigan, WN3 4EN. 

Opening times

  • Third Saturday of each month: 9am-12 noon
  • Every Wednesday: 4pm-7pm

Leigh Bike Library

Leigh Youth Hub, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY. 

Opening times

  • First Saturday of each month: 9am – 12 noon
  • First & third Monday* of each month: 5pm-7pm (*excluding Bank Holidays)

Other services

‘Dr Bike’ – Free bike checks and basic repairs

During library opening hours, our team of mechanics offers free bike checks and basic repairs. There’s no need to book a timeslot, simply bring your bike and we’ll take a look!

Cycling lessons and activities

We also offer a wide range of other activities to get you moving on two wheels – from Learn to Ride and Bikeability Balance sessions for young ones, to guided bike rides and ‘Pedal Parties’!

Donate a bike!

Do you have a bicycle you no longer need? We’ll take it off your hands! Email your nearest Be Well Bike Library to donate your pre-loved bike and we’ll add it to our fleet so others can use it.

A mechanic fixing a bike