Alba Bikes

What does it mean? Who are we?

We often get asked, why Alba?

Alba is a nod to our roots and refers to the native name of Scotland, spoken roughly as AL-uh-buh or AL-a-puh.

This is why you will also see the white cross of the Saltire Flag adorning our logo, and references to unique Scottish creatures and legends within our service packages.

  • Our Origins

    After spending time travelling the globe, seeing cool places, Gordon returned home to Scotland in 2014 and found work in Sustainable Travel and Active Transportation.

    This was the first foray into a new world, where cycling was seen not only as a recreational activity but also a mode of transport for people and cargo!

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    Working over the next 5 years with schools and community organisations across Scotland and UK a passion for working in this setting was becoming deeply rooted.

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    Alba Bikes was launched initially as a side hustle, alongside other employment but as opportunities presented and reputation for good service the side hustle became a full time endeavor.

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    With years of customer service, retail and outdoor instruction in skiing, hiking, climbing and of course cycling, having a full-time office job was never going to land nicely.

  • Sustainable

    Soon after kids arrived in the family, kids trailers and cargo bikes soon became a frequent sight in the household, transporting kids to childcare, along with conducting local errands from carrying shopping or parcels to/from home.

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    Cargo bikes are now firmly embedded within the Alba Bikes household, both as a means of transporting children across Hamilton, but also how we conduct our daily business operations

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    Part of the vision for Alba Bikes is to demonstrate that bikes can in some cases offer a viable alternative to vehicle usage both for family transport but also for businesses. Looking to other global markets New Zealand has many opportunities to increase the use of micro-mobility devices, such as cargo bikes, trikes and quadracycles in our towns and cities to help reduce congestion, improve air quality and in most cases reduce cost.

  • Gordon - Owner

    Originally from the Central Belt of Scotland (near Edinburgh), Gordon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of from a variety of outdoor learning and instructing across the globe.

    Previously working across a number of sectors from retail, to tourism, and third sector organisations supporting community initiatives to increase sustainable and active transportation and reduce car travel dependency.

    • Over 15 years industry experience delivering cycle skills training in Scotland and New Zealand
    • Blending influences from both UK and NZ National cycle training syllabuses
    • Bike Ready Level 3 Instructor
    • Qualified Cycle Mechanic

  • Michael - Music Maestro

    Michael works with us part-time, fitting in around his other life commitments. When he is not helping kids ride bikes, he can be found conducting the orchestra or teaching the violin.

    Originally from Dunedin (old Edinburgh) and having spend some time living in the UK, there was several ticks in the box for having him join the clan.

    • 3 years delivering skills sessions in schools
    • Loves learn to ride sessions.

Our Network

  • Dutch Cargo Bike

    Who are they? ~ Our friends in Melbourne Australia, who supply of a range of premium European brands of E-Bikes and Cargo Bikes, including Urban Arrow, o2Feel and iSY.


    What do we do? ~ Provide customer support to Dutch Cargo Bike customers in New Zealand, facilitating bike demo sessions, builds and maintenance requests.
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  • Bicycle Revolution Cambridge

    Who are they? ~ As local champions for cycling Bicycle Revolution wants to get loads of our awesome locals moving on two wheels around town.

    What do we do? ~ Provide cycle skills training for schools and adult groups across Cambridge and Waipa.
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  • Hamilton City Council

    Who are they? ~ Hamilton's local council, looks after a range of things for Hamilton, from parks to parking, pipes to playgrounds, permits to policies


    What do we do? ~ Support Council staff with cycling initiatives and activities in schools and across the wider community. We also provide maintenance support for their micro-mobility fleet (bikes and e-scooters)
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  • Pukete School

    Who are they? ~ One of our local primary schools their vision is to create a community of confident critical thinkers who are open-minded, motivated, and socially responsible


    What do we do? ~ Provide regular maintenance to their school bike fleet ensuring their pupils have safe bikes to ride throughout the year
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  • Youthtown - Waikato

    Who are they? ~ Their goal is to deliver sustainable, inclusive, youth-focused programmes across New Zealand that create measurable change for young people in schools, whānau, and communities.


    What do we do? ~ Provide support for maintenance and repairs to their fleet of bikes used in schools and communities across the Waikato.
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  • Deanwell School logo in orange and white text on a dark charcoal background.

    Deanwell School

    Who are they? ~ One of our local primary schools they deeply believe that our mokopuna are born with their own korowai. We all descend from greatness. Their korowai is enriched by their ancestors and embedded with their identity, their language, their culture and their story. As they learn new things, they add that learning to their korowai



    What do we do? ~ Provide regular maintenance to their school bike fleet ensuring their pupils have safe bikes to ride throughout the year and support the staff with professional learning opportunities to enhance curricular learning.
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  • Milner Mobility

    Who are they? ~ Milner Mobility is a family owned business, committed to offering an exceptional level of personal and friendly customer service with expert knowledge and support in the mobility vehicle sector. We provide a reliable, supportive experience so that you and your family can gain your independence.
    What do we do? ~ Support client demo sessions and events for their range of trikes suited for those with reduced mobility conditions.
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