First premises in Crystal Palace (2015)
Partnership Award with Southwark Council (2025)
PedalUK is the parent company behind three of the UK’s most innovative cycling brands: Peddle My Wheels, Try Before You Bike, and OurBike.
As a social enterprise, we are defined by two core ambitions: to lead a socially, ethically, and environmentally responsible business, and to help people transition toward a more sustainable way of living. We believe that by making cycling the easiest choice, we make the world a better place.
Our Story
The idea for the group grew from a "bedroom business" started by our founder, Alper Muduroglu, in 2014. While originally selling pre-owned children's gear, Alper discovered a massive surplus of outgrown bikes and a corresponding demand from parents who couldn't afford to upgrade every year. Peddle My Wheels was born!
Since then, adult bikes have been added to the mix, a great team of people has joined the mission, and our impact has grown from a local initiative into a nationwide network.
Our Brands
Try Before You Bike: Launched in 2017, this is our subscription-to-ownership scheme. We’ve made cycling affordable by including local council subsidies, insurance, accessories, and resources from day one. Every month brings the rider closer to owning their bike.
OurBike: Established in 2021, this is now the UK’s largest community e-cargo bike share. Designed to replace the car or van for school runs, shopping, and deliveries, OurBike is powered by local people and hosted by trusted community hubs.
Peddle My Wheels: The original heart of the business, focusing on making quality, circular-economy bicycles accessible through our markets and specialised programs.
The 'Us' in 'About Us'
It’s important to us that "About Us" isn't just about our dedicated team. Our success belongs to a much wider community: first and foremost, our kind and generous customers, without whom our schemes would not have evolved into what they have become. Then there are all the forward-thinking council officers, mechanics, instructors, teachers, premises managers, charities and community groups, climate campaigners, and business advisors who have helped us over the years.
Happy cycling!
The PedalUK Team