Enabling our sustainable and circular community, through the power of bikes and skills.
Who We Are
The Bikery is a community-driven project in Huntly run by the Charity Gordon Rural Action, dedicated to making cycling accessible, affordable and sustainable for everyone. From our renovated town-centre hub, we sell low-cost, fully serviced bikes, provide expert repairs and offer recycled cycling equipment that gives pre-loved bikes a second life. Every bike we sell or repair helps reduce waste, cut carbon emissions and promote healthier, more active lifestyles in our community.
We’re more than just a bike shop – we’re a place to learn, share and connect. Our Velotech-trained team runs skills workshops, supports volunteering and works with local partners to remove barriers to cycling. Whether you’re buying your first bike, learning to maintain your own or simply looking for a friendly space to explore cycling, The Bikery is here to help you ride with confidence and purpose.
The Bikery is part of a larger Charity, Gordon Rural Action, who are accountable to OSCR and Companies House. Gordon Rural Action have been providing free, confidential advice and support, tackling poverty, inequality and responding to the needs of our community since 1978. Charity No SCO04883.
Our Vision
A future where everyone has the opportunity for cycling and its benefits, connecting people and places via the power of community, bikes and skills. To give access to the equipment, support, advice and skills they need to own, maintain and ride their cycle safely.
Our Values
Socially Responsible
Empowering
Sustainable
Passionate
Inclusive
Our Team
Emily
Bike Mechanic
Roy
Bike Mechanic
Rob
Training Co-ordinator
Michael
Bike Technician
Toby
Bikery Project Co-ordinator
Graeme
Volunteer
Stuart
Customer Service Technician
Ian
Youth Training Support
Paula
Bike Mechanic
Mike
Bike Mechanic
Phil
Volunteer
Ally
Finance Trainee
Ava
Finance Admin
Emma
Chief Officer
Becky
Finance & Business Officer
Laura
Strategic Outcomes Officer
Gaenor
Trustee
Louise
Chair of the Trustees
Gillian
Trustee
Glenn
Trustee
The Bikery Timeline
1978
Gordon Rural Action is established
Gordon Rural Action have been providing free, confidential advice and support, tackling poverty, inequality and responding to the needs of our community since 1978. Our Community Support Hub is open to everyone in Huntly and the wider Aberdeenshire community and not restricted by postcode.

December 2021
Bike shack project concludes
Networks of Wellbeing announced the closure of the Bike Shack project after 6 years, based in the Huntly industrial estate.
January 2022
Gordon Rural Action takes ownership
Gordon Rural Action took ownership of the Bike Shack project.
April 2022
The Bikery is founded
The Bikery project is started by Gordon Rural Action in an old bakery on 49 Gordon Street, in the centre of Huntly, with a new name and purpose. Building renovations begin!

November 2022
Workspace expansion funded
Funding from Nestrans allowed the expansion of our workspace.

March 2023
The Bikery opens
Bikery opened its shop doors to the public for the first time.

June 2023
Official opening
Official opening of Bikery performed by Vice Lieutenant, Lady Aberdeen.

February 2024
Visit from Sandy Manson
The Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, Sandy Manson, visits The Bikery.

September 2024
Dedicated training space created
A new training space is built to allow for bike maintenance training courses and volunteering.

July 2025
Visit from Mark Beaumont
The legendry cyclist Mark Beaumont visits The Bikery.
