The SPIN Project

The SPIN Project We believe that bikes can expand your mind.They unlock new places, skills and friendships. All this while having a lower impact on the planet!
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Put simply, we think that access to bicycles is an essential part of modern life that everyone should have. The Consignment Model: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Re-adventure, Backcountry.scot's new service. It's great seeing good quality gear and clothing find a new home after its 1st life! We strive to provide affordable, environmentally responsible, local shopping options for our custome

rs. Keeping items in circulation and out of landfills is good for the environment, allows people to find quality gear at a great price and provides sellers an easy way to sell and recycle the gear they no longer use. Supporting a circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible and extracts maximum value from the item, versus the traditional linear economy of make, use, dispose. Come on in and browse our expanding shop for your outdoor gear and clothing needs!

We met a lovely chap called Nigel recently. He wandered into the community workshop commenting on how he can't escape bi...
02/06/2026

We met a lovely chap called Nigel recently. He wandered into the community workshop commenting on how he can't escape bikes! Turns out he was nextdoor in the charity bookshop and saw us.
For the last 20odd years Nigel has been collecting/sourcing old bikes and spare parts that nobody wants and packing them up into a container and shipping them to Gambia where he has a team of folks willing to do whatever it takes to get them up and running, enabling people to cycle to school or work or the market.
Not everything we get donated is viable for reuse. So we were able to load up Nigel's trailer with around 30 bikes that will be in a container next and on a ship to Gambia.
Typically these bikes would have been stripped and scavenged and recycled.( But we much prefer reuse to recycle 😊 )






Thanks Nigel
Bikes for Gambia

21/05/2026

Just a quick one team!
I've got an emergency repair to do, so will be in the shop once it's completed.
Hopefully lunchtime.

Specialized rock hopper size XXL New cues 1x drivetrain, great overall condition £350
01/05/2026

Specialized rock hopper size XXL

New cues 1x drivetrain, great overall condition

£350

Hey team A quick heads up! We will be visiting Kingussie Primary School tomorrow Thursday 30th April 📅🗓️We're conducting...
29/04/2026

Hey team

A quick heads up! We will be visiting Kingussie Primary School tomorrow

Thursday 30th April 📅🗓️

We're conducting a Dr bike, we will safety check and tune any of the kids bikes that are at school as well as chatting to them about how they can look after their own bicycles and maybe identify problems.

This is completely free of charge as this is part of the wider The SPIN Project helping more people ride bicycles.

It would be great if you could spread the word amongst people in the village, to remind them that we're coming and to bring their bikes!

Kingussie News and Events
Cycle Friendly Kingussie
Kingussie vicinity Community Council
Cheers
Andy
The SPiN project is part of the
Cairngorms 2030 programme, made possible by the National lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery Players.

Hey folks had this handed into the shop. Found up at loch Gynack.
28/04/2026

Hey folks had this handed into the shop. Found up at loch Gynack.

The Bike Bus is back! Starting on Monday, we are running FIVE bus routes this term, in Newtonmore, Aviemore, Grantown an...
25/04/2026

The Bike Bus is back! Starting on Monday, we are running FIVE bus routes this term, in Newtonmore, Aviemore, Grantown and Nethy Bridge. Never heard of it? Check out the Bike Bus page on our website. And if your child is keen to join us, you'll find the handbooks for each bus and ways to sign up and get involved. The revolution will bot be motorised, so come ride to school with us!

Th Bike Buses are part of the Cairngorms 2030 Project, with thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and lottery players.

Dr Bike! We are running free bike safety checks at primary schools in Badenoch and Strathspey again this summer term. Wi...
24/04/2026

Dr Bike! We are running free bike safety checks at primary schools in Badenoch and Strathspey again this summer term. With almost 70 bikes already checked at Newtonmore and Abernethy in the sun this week, next week we're off to Deshar on the 29th and Kingussie on the 28th, so remember to bring your bike to school! We aim to provide tune ups and minor repairs, with bigger ouchies being directed to your nearest independent bike shop.

A new group offering friendly peer support in the Aviemore area!
22/04/2026

A new group offering friendly peer support in the Aviemore area!

If you're running a rack and have been outside with your bike over winter go right now a check the bolt aren't seized, w...
10/04/2026

If you're running a rack and have been outside with your bike over winter go right now a check the bolt aren't seized, whip em out and bang some grease/butter/anti seize on them and stick em back in....

Oh and while you're at it do the same to you seat post

Love you 😘

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2 High Street
Aviemore
PH211RH

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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