Reimagining Travel, One Ride at a Time
In a town shaped by its history and powered by its people, the future of travel is getting a makeover—on two wheels.
At the heart of this quiet revolution is Janine Walker, Founder of Cycle Hub Lincs, whose team is proving that cycling isn't just a mode of transport—it’s a pathway to inclusion, wellbeing, and environmental change.
From young people accessing education, to adults returning to work, to older residents gaining confidence and independence, the Cycle Hub is helping more people in North East Lincolnshire feel supported, seen, and safe on their cycling journey.
But to keep moving forward, Cycle Hub needs more than just momentum—it needs leadership.
Janine is now actively seeking new directors to help guide the organisation’s next phase of growth and sustainability.
🚴♀️ More Than Just a Bike
Cycle Hub Lincs isn’t just about servicing bikes—it’s about serving people.
Whether it’s repairs, refurbishments, or access to a free bike for someone who needs one, everything Janine and the team do comes back to one thing: removing barriers
> “We work with people who haven’t had the opportunity to learn to ride before,” Janine explains.
> “Some are isolated, some have been affected by the cost-of-living crisis, others have health conditions—and what they all have in common is that they’ve been overlooked.”
Thanks to Janine’s background in community engagement and passion for inclusive access, the Cycle Hub’s offer has expanded far beyond standard services.
💚 Building Community, Not Just Capacity
What makes Janine’s work so powerful isn’t just the impact—it’s the way she listens.
She sees transport not just as a system, but as a story of access: to opportunity, to relationships, to independence.
And that story looks different for everyone.
Take the man in his 60s who hadn’t ridden a bike since childhood—and is now cycling regularly for his mental health. Or the young woman who used her bike to get to college after struggling with bus fares. Or the asylum-seeking family who gained a sense of freedom and routine thanks to donated bikes.
These aren’t one-off stories. They’re examples of what happens when a community resource puts people first.
🧭 Moving Forward with New Leadership
As Cycle Hub looks to the future, Janine knows the time has come to bring others on board.
She’s currently looking for new directors who can help strengthen the business, build strategic partnerships, and bring fresh energy to this vital local service.
> “We’ve built something that works. Now we need the right people around the table to help it grow sustainably.”
This call for new leadership couldn’t come at a better time. As part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods in Grimsby, the Thriving Businesses and Town Centre working group is focusing on focusing on all enterprises, including grassroots, social business models, and organisations like Cycle Hub that blend economic impact with social value."
By joining as a director, individuals can contribute to a future where active travel, climate awareness, and inclusive opportunity sit at the heart of local regeneration.
🌍 Cycling as Civic Action
Janine’s work aligns perfectly with the broader mission of Our Future North East Lincolnshire—a people-powered movement for long-term, local change.
By supporting Cycle Hub and helping raise its visibility, Our Future is proud to back the kind of practical, low-cost, high-impact work that communities need now more than ever.
> “If we’re going to talk about sustainable transport,” Janine says, “we need to start with the people who can’t afford cars or bus passes. For them, a bike isn’t a lifestyle choice. It’s survival—and dignity.”
That ethos runs through everything Cycle Hub does—from workshops and confidence sessions to their plans for a new fleet of adapted bikes for disabled users.
🤝 How You Can Help
Cycle Hub Lincs thrives on partnership, donation and word-of-mouth. Here’s how local residents and businesses can get involved:
- Donate an unused bike – adult or children’s bikes welcome
- Volunteer time or skills – from mechanics to marshals
- Sponsor a service – support the cost of refurbishing bikes or running training
- Step up as a Director – help shape the future of a growing community-led enterprise
- Spread the word – follow Cycle Hub on social media or visit their Grimsby base at the railway station
As Janine puts it:
> “You never know what a bike can unlock for someone. A job. A friendship. A future.”
And thanks to her leadership—and hopefully a new team of directors—Grimsby’s Cycle Hub is unlocking those futures, one ride at a time.
