Preston Pedals is a Community Interest Company formed in 2025 with the aim of making a positive difference to the environment by enabling more people to cycle in Preston.  They run community bike maintenance events, refurbish donated cycles and lead group cycle rides.

Lancashire County Council completed infrastructure works in 2025 to connect Avanti’s Preston Station to the city’s cycle path network.

Avanti were keen to take advantage of these works to promote active travel options at the Station and Preston Pedals were looking for a base from which to increase their activities.  Amey worked with Avanti to agree terms with Preston Pedals for a community letting of the Cycle Hub at Preston Station. As part of a three year agreement Preston Pedals will provide Avanti with value in kind by offering four community cycling events or workshops at the Station Cycle Hub.

Officially opening the Hub in September 2026, Councillor Nweeda Khan, the Mayor of Preston said: “It is a welcoming community space where people can discover the joy of cycling by learning maintenance skills, accessing repairs and servicing, helping to upcycle old bicycles, planning cycle routes and joining local rides.  I look forward to seeing Preston Pedals’ members and volunteers help more people enjoy the health, wellbeing and social benefits of cycling”

Kathryn O’Brien, Avanti’s Customer Experience Director said: “At Avanti West Coast we want to support community organisations that make a positive difference in the many regions we serve.  We’re pleased the station can support and play a part in connecting people, encouraging active travel as well as helping locals or visitors explore the city’s cycle routes by providing a dedicated space where people can access cycling information”.

The local community are certainly benefitting from Preston Pedals Station Cycle Hub: