Change a Tire, Change a Life – We work with over 40 partner organizations that serve people in our community experiencing homelessness, extreme poverty, and mental health challenges. Our mechanics and volunteers work together to fix up reliable, single-speed cruisers that are easy to ride and maintain- these are the bikes we give out. We pride ourselves on providing bicycles to individuals so they can empower themselves to find jobs, commute to work, attend healthcare appointments, visit loved ones, and get exercise. To see if you qualify for this program, visit this our CTCL program page.
Low-Cost Bikes – Similar to our CTCL program (above), except folks don’t need a referral letter to qualify. More info can be found here.
Affordable and Discounted Repairs – As a full-service shop, we can do just about any repair or maintenance that your bike needs, from small adjustments to full tune ups. And we promise, we’ve got the most affordable prices in town! You don’t have to be in need or low-income to take advantage of our repair services, but if you are, we will make your bike reliable and safe at the lowest price possible. Don’t have any $? You can volunteer to earn shop credit! Call or stop by to learn more.
Earn a Bike – With just 15 hours of volunteer labor at our shop, you can earn a bike while learning useful bike repair and maintenance skills. It is the participant’s responsibility to stay on top of their hours. For more info and to apply, click here.
Public Workstation– Need to make a repair on your bike or do some maintenance? Stop by anytime (first come, first serve) to use our tools and get some professional mechanic assistance. If you are doing a full build or something you don’t know how to do at all, please call, text, or email us to make an appointment. Donations are appreciated!
Free Bikes For Kids – We think every child should have a bike! Right now, this program is not on-going due to lack of space and resources, but we host a giveaways around the holidays and occasionally one in late Spring/early Summer. Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter to find out when our giveaways happen.
Bicycle Thrift Shop – Get yourself a sweet ride at a great price. If you need a bicycle but cannot afford the price of a brand new bike, we got you covered. We have a great selection of bikes that are ready for their new rider, typically priced between $50 and $400.
Bicycle Recycling – Bicycles end up in landfills every day. Instead of letting bicycles rust away and leach pollutants into waterways and the soil, we try to take bicycles in all conditions when we have the space and resources available. Bikes that we cannot fix get stripped of usable parts. We also recycle unusable rubber tires/tubes and scrap steel and aluminum. Though this process is time-consuming, we are committed to making sure that even the most rusty bicycles get a Second Chance!
Pop-up Repair – People who cannot easily access bike shops often have trouble relying on their bikes for transportation because their bikes lack proper maintenance and basic repairs. We provide free repair and adjustment for our Second Chance Bikes at partner organization sites. *Pop-up Repair events are canceled until further notice. If you are interested in helping us restart these pop-ups, please contact us!
Bicycle Valets – Are you hosting an event at a venue that lacks bicycle parking? Want to encourage attendees to ride their bicycles to your event? Have us host a bike valet! Please contact us for more information.