The weather man says its cold outside, snow or not, but our Community Bike Shop stayed warm thanks to Entheos Academy.  They built bikes, but not for themselves, in the true spirit of the holidays they made them for fellow classmates in need.  Their little hearts touched us with a warmth that still remains as well as a lesson we can all learn from.

We had the opportunity to work with YouthCity and Entheos Academy again during this session, in addition also started working with the YMCA.  Now I know why the song says it’s fun to stay at the YMCA.  These kids had a zest for life and a willingness to learn.  I enjoyed them so much and walked away feeling as if I learned more from them.  They are a reminder that life should be fun and full of laughter.  I’d like to thank all of the groups that participated in this session.  They keep our organization going.

In need of last minute holiday shopping? Today, from 1:00pm-5:00pm Ten Thousand Villages (1941 S. 1100 E., SLC) will donate 15% of all sales to the Bike Collective.

Ten Thousand Villages' mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.

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Re: Provo Bicycle Collective Grand Opening December 2, 2011

Date and Time:  December 2, 2011 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM

Location: 49 North 1100 West #2; Provo, UT 84601

The Bicycle Collective will be hosting a Grand Opening to celebrate the launch of the Provo Bicycle Collective Location.  Please come visit this exciting new space to learn about their programs, enjoy light refreshments, and win in the prize drawing.

“I’m very excited to see Provo climb the ranks of Bicycle Friendly Communities.  Opening a Bicycle Collective was our the next logical step and a perfect way to channel all the momemtum and energy of local bicycle advocates and volunteers,” said Zac Whitmore, Director of the Provo Bicycle Collective. “Much like the other Bicycle Collective locations in Salt Lake and Ogden, Provo will offer a Community Bike Shop for guided Do-It-Yourself repair; supply Bikes for Goodwill Organizations through a referral network; and eventually offer the Earn-a-Bike mechanics classes and Trips for Kids mountain bike rides for youth.”

The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

For more information on the on the Provo Bicycle Collective or any donations or voluteering opportunities call the Director of the Provo Bicycle Collective at 801-356-1378 or visit www.provobikecollective.org.

Media Contact: Zac Whitmore 801-356-1378

Winter is here and so are we. SLC's open shop and volunteer nights will remain open through the winter to support the cycling community.

What an amazing start to our summer Earn-a-Bike session.  77 students graduate with honors!

The following organizations attended summer session #1 with us. Youth City-Central City, Valley Mental health, Youth City-Liberty Park, Capital West, Boy Scouts Of America, Youth City-Fairmont. We would like to thank these organizations for participating with us they truly make our program what it is successful!

Community helping community through your local community bike shop. Kids in need of bikes are getting what they deserve through the efforts of Volunteer mechanics, and we can always use more help. Check out our Earn-a-bike and Trips for Kids programs.

Trips for kids supports over 70 Trips For Kids chapters, and the SLC chapter is in its fourth year.  The program strives to introduce kids to mountain biking, and all the associated benefits.  The TFK calendar is wide open at the moment.  If you represent a youth group or an interested volunteer, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ride Guides:  Do you enjoy the great outdoors, kids, and photography?  Have any interest in mountain biking?  You should be enthusiastic about cycling, but don't need to be an expert mountain biker, nor own a mountain bike to help.  Trips work best with a 3:1 adult to kid ratio, your help will be greatly appreciated.  Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book yourself as a ride guide.  The following time slots need guides, more trips will be posted as they are booked.  Testing and charting of trails is always helpful for successful trips, please inquire about guide orientation rides.  

In the context of people who ride bikes and people who drive cars, the terms motorist and cyclist can create a false "us vs. them" attitude that divides us.  The reality is that not all, but most people have a bike hanging in their garage next to a car, or a car in their garage next to their bike.  Regardless of how you look at it, the only difference is which one collects more dust. Since the beginning of the Bicycle Collective, we have always traded tax write-offs for dusty bicycles -- now we have the ability to collect your dusty cars too! Unlike bikes, we CAN pick these up!  Thanks to the kinds folks at Vehicles for Charity,  the Bicycle Collective gets 70% of the value of the vehicle. Why not donate your vehicle today? All you need to do is to complete this simple online donation form or call 1-866-628-2277 and we’ll take care of the rest.   We will pick up your vehicle, arrange to have your donation towed, and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt, all at no charge to you.

...or Call 1-866-628-2277