THE BIKE CLUB LIMITED

Reference number: 747044

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Bike Club

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10098146
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 April 2016 (10 years old)
Registered office
Unit 19, Easter Park, Ferry Lane South, Rainham, RM13 9BP, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles (SIC 47640)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Douglas Symes Director Sep 1987 1 Apr 2016
Michael William Balfour Director May 1949 23 Jan 2019
James Richard Lawson-Brown Director Aug 1977 27 Aug 2020
Arjune Himanshu Shukla Director Jul 1990 26 Apr 2022
Joe Robinson Director Mar 1984 24 Nov 2023
Andrew James Mciver Shannon Director Dec 1979 30 Jun 2025
James Douglas Symes Secretary Not published 1 Apr 2016

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is THE BIKE CLUB LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, THE BIKE CLUB LIMITED (FRN 747044) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with THE BIKE CLUB?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how THE BIKE CLUB handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about THE BIKE CLUB to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is THE BIKE CLUB a scam or clone?
THE BIKE CLUB is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is THE BIKE CLUB's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
THE BIKE CLUB's FRN is 747044. You can verify it on the FCA register.