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Bicycle Collective

“It has been incredible for me to see how something as simple as a community center built around the bicycle can be so enriching, rewarding, useful and fun.”

- Davey Davis


Community Bike Shops

The Community Bike Shop locations are the tools the Collective uses to accomplish our mission statement.

At these locations bikes are used bikes are donated, refurbished by volunteers learning how to work on bikes, and then redistributed through our Bikes for Goodwill Organizations referral program.  Donations of kids bikes and the Community Bike Shops are also used for our Earn-a-Bike programs and holiday bike drives.

Last but not least, we open the Community Bike Shops up to the public for DIY nights, where people personal projects like buying a bike (or volunteering for a bike), finding parts, or getting help working on a bike abound.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can you pick up donations?
A: No, we don't own a truck.

Q: When can you accept donations?
A: We accept Bicycle and Part donations in any condition whenever our shop is open.

Q: Do you do bike tune-ups?
A: No, but we can show you how to do it yourself (DIY).  We provide the the Tools and Expertise you need.  Depending on avaliability, we also have used bicycles and parts for sale.

Q: Do you sell bikes? 
A: Yes we do.  Bikes are first and foremost, given to our Bikes for Goodwill Organizations program.  However we do sell the left over bikes to keep the lights on.   NOTE: Road bikes and cruisers are in the highest demand, so we don't get that many donated and they don't stay on the rack for more than a day or so.

Q: I don't have any money, can I still use the shop or get a bike?
A: Of course!  We just ask you volunteer instead.  You can volunteer (ahead of time) at a rate of $5 per volunteer hour for used parts and/or bikes.  Again, volunteering is done before you get the bike or parts, no IOUs.

Q: Do you buy or trade bikes?
A: No.  To avoid the laundering of stolen bikes we do not buy or trade bikes, no exceptions.

Q: I am at one of your info tables at an event, can I use a credit card?
A:Yes! As long as you can hit this form...

 

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Our Mission

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.

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