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What We Do
WE EMPOWER
(MY) BIKE IS… emission-free transportation that gives better access to education, employment, and health. Need a bike? Check how to get one.
WE EDUCATE
Learn basic bike mechanic skills during one of our free workshops and upskill during our paid classes.
WE RE(USE)CYCLE
Recycling is only the final resort in the environmental sustainability practice. Take action with Yellow Bike towards a more holistic approach!
Need a Bike?
Get one from us! Your transportation choices not only impact your physical and mental health, but also the world around you. Bicycle is an emission free vehicle that gives better access to education, employment and health, while supporting and promoting a healthy lifestyle; oh, and most importantly – it’s fun!
Join the global cycling community with Yellow Bike!
BIKES EMPOWER
Community Workshops
Need tools, guidance and
mechanic space?
Our organization was created by the community and for the community. So an important part of our mission is to provide free access to the shop to the public. Choose one of the workshops below and check the Calendar for available dates.
If our calendar doesn’t match yours, consider becoming a Yellow Bike Volunteer and help us open the shop at new times and more often.
Open Workshop
Women/Trans/Femme Workshop
Volunteer Workshop
Paid Classes
Want to learn bike mechanics?
A focused learning experience for everyone who wants to learn about how bicycles work. A rotating selection of classes covers the different mechanical systems.
All Yellow Bike classes are free for the City of Austin employees.
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
YELLOW BIKE
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Community Workshops
Introductory Classes
Intermediate Classes
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- 27Derailleurs & Shifting | 9 AM – 12 PM9:00 am - 12:00 pmThe derailleur moves the chain to change into different gears. Learn how it works! Attendees may bring their bikes to the class and will have 1 hour to work on them. Free for the City of Austin employees. Teacher: Jonathan Nolte Tickets will be available for purchase starting three weeks prior to the event d , ...Volunteer Workshop | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, and earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered 2-5pm on Sundays. Please arrive on time for guided instruction. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and , ...
- 28WTF Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmWTF (Women/Trans/Femme) hours are open to anyone who identifies as female, transgender, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine or feels their socialization or treatment as a woman, and/or gender nonconforming person has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics. All of our Community Workshops ar , ...
- 29Cranks & Bottom Brackets | 4 – 6 PM4:00 pm - 6:00 pmThe crankset is the component of a bicycle drivetrain that, connected to the bottom bracket spindle, converts the reciprocating motion of the rider’s legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain or belt, which in turn drives the rear wheel. The bottom bracket on a bicycle connects the crankset to the bicycle , ...
- 30Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 31Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...Open Workshop | 6 -9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNeed tools, guidance, and mechanic space? This workshop is for you! Bring your own bike project or work on one of ours and help us fix bicycles for Austin’s vulnerable communities while completing your Earn-a-Bike checklist. No bike repair experience is necessary, but patience and the ability to work independe , ...
- 1Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...Open Workshop EN/ES | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNeed tools, guidance, and mechanic space? This workshop is for you! Bring your own bike project or work on one of ours and help us fix bicycles for Austin’s vulnerable communities while completing your Earn-a-Bike checklist. No bike repair experience is necessary, but patience and the ability to work independe , ...
- 2Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
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- 4WTF Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmWTF (Women/Trans/Femme) hours are open to anyone who identifies as female, transgender, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine or feels their socialization or treatment as a woman, and/or gender nonconforming person has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics. All of our Community Workshops ar , ...
- 5Headsets: Introduction | 4 PM – 6 PM4:00 pm - 6:00 pmThe headset allows you to steer the bike; learn how to overhaul it. This class will cover threaded and threadless headset with standard bearings. These and all Yellow Bike classes are free for the City of Austin employees. Teacher: Pat Tickets will be available for purchase starting three weeks prior to the e , ...Volunteer Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, or earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered on all but the first Tuesdays of the month, 6-9 PM. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and open 2 weeks , ...
- 6We Are Closed: Summer BreakAll DayWe are closed August 6 – 9 for a summer break. Please come back next week. , ...
- 7We Are Closed: Summer BreakAll DayWe are closed August 6 – 9 for a summer break. Please come back next week. , ...
- 8We Are Closed: Summer BreakAll DayWe are closed August 6 – 9 for a summer break. Please come back next week. , ...
- 9We Are Closed: Summer BreakAll DayWe are closed August 6 – 9 for a summer break. Please come back next week. , ...
- 10Intro to Suspension Service | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM10:00 am - 12:30 pmThe suspension system (or shocks) on a bike makes it possible to ride in more varied terrain, and like all mechanical systems, sometimes needs maintenance. This class will help you understand how suspension works, the component parts, and how to set up a suspension to your specific needs. You’ll also learn about servi , ...
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- 12Hubs | 4 – 6 PM4:00 pm - 6:00 pmA hub is the center part of a bicycle wheel. It consists of an axle, cones, locknuts, spacers, seals, bearings, and a hub shell. Learn how to take it apart and put it back together! This class will define hubs and identify their common types; and will include a guided hands-on hub overhaul and adjustment. Attendees wi , ...Volunteer Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, or earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered on all but the first Tuesdays of the month, 6-9 PM. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and open 2 weeks , ...
- 13Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 14Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...Open Workshop | 6 -9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNeed tools, guidance, and mechanic space? This workshop is for you! Bring your own bike project or work on one of ours and help us fix bicycles for Austin’s vulnerable communities while completing your Earn-a-Bike checklist. No bike repair experience is necessary, but patience and the ability to work independe , ...
- 15Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...Open Workshop EN/ES | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNeed tools, guidance, and mechanic space? This workshop is for you! Bring your own bike project or work on one of ours and help us fix bicycles for Austin’s vulnerable communities while completing your Earn-a-Bike checklist. No bike repair experience is necessary, but patience and the ability to work independe , ...
- 16Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 17Volunteer Workshop | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, and earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered 2-5pm on Sundays. Please arrive on time for guided instruction. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and , ...
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- 19Cranks & Bottom Brackets | 4 – 6 PM4:00 pm - 6:00 pmThe crankset is the component of a bicycle drivetrain that, connected to the bottom bracket spindle, converts the reciprocating motion of the rider’s legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain or belt, which in turn drives the rear wheel. The bottom bracket on a bicycle connects the crankset to the bicycle , ...Volunteer Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, or earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered on all but the first Tuesdays of the month, 6-9 PM. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and open 2 weeks , ...
- 20Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 21Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 22Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...Open Workshop EN/ES | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNeed tools, guidance, and mechanic space? This workshop is for you! Bring your own bike project or work on one of ours and help us fix bicycles for Austin’s vulnerable communities while completing your Earn-a-Bike checklist. No bike repair experience is necessary, but patience and the ability to work independe , ...
- 23Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 24Volunteer Workshop | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, and earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered 2-5pm on Sundays. Please arrive on time for guided instruction. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and , ...
- 25WTF Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmWTF (Women/Trans/Femme) hours are open to anyone who identifies as female, transgender, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine or feels their socialization or treatment as a woman, and/or gender nonconforming person has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics. All of our Community Workshops ar , ...
- 26Basic Bike Maintenance | 4 PM – 6 PM4:00 pm - 6:00 pmLearn to fix a flat, properly inflate tires, evaluate tire condition, when and how to clean and lubricate your chain, and check for chain and brake pad wear. Participants will have hands-on time to do basic repairs. Free for the City of Austin employees. Teacher: Vince Tickets will be available for purchase , ...
- 27Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 28Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 29Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...Open Workshop EN/ES | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNeed tools, guidance, and mechanic space? This workshop is for you! Bring your own bike project or work on one of ours and help us fix bicycles for Austin’s vulnerable communities while completing your Earn-a-Bike checklist. No bike repair experience is necessary, but patience and the ability to work independe , ...
- 30Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 31Volunteer Workshop | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, and earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered 2-5pm on Sundays. Please arrive on time for guided instruction. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and , ...
- 1WTF Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmWTF (Women/Trans/Femme) hours are open to anyone who identifies as female, transgender, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine or feels their socialization or treatment as a woman, and/or gender nonconforming person has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics. All of our Community Workshops ar , ...
- 2Volunteer Workshop | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmVolunteer to refurbish bikes for our donation stream, learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base, or earn hours toward Earn-a-Bike. The workshops are offered on all but the first Tuesdays of the month, 6-9 PM. Visit the Volunteer Workshops page to learn more. Reservations are required and open 2 weeks , ...
- 3Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 4Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
- 5Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...Open Workshop EN/ES | 6 – 9 PM6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNeed tools, guidance, and mechanic space? This workshop is for you! Bring your own bike project or work on one of ours and help us fix bicycles for Austin’s vulnerable communities while completing your Earn-a-Bike checklist. No bike repair experience is necessary, but patience and the ability to work independe , ...
- 6Sales and Donations | 12 – 6 PM12:00 pm - 6:00 pmShop for bikes and parts, donate bikes and parts, volunteer your time, or rent a work station for $20/hr if you want to work on your bike. No reservations required. , ...
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Statistics
OUR IMPACT
We measure our impact by collecting data on the number of refurbished bikes; the number of bikes given away through our donation programs; the number of volunteer and staff hours dedicated to fulfilling our mission; and the number of sorted and recycled materials (steel, aluminum, and rubber) – the last resort of the environmental sustainability practice.
Check out the numbers from 2023 below or read the latest annual report for more details.
1,699
Refurbished bikes that were kept away from landfills
1,185
Bikes donated to Austin communities and school kids
39.6
Tons of steel, aluminum, and rubber recycled and diverted from landfills
8,957
Hours by 673 volunteers dedicated to fulfilling our mission
YELLOW BIKE MAG
- RIDE TO THE FUTURE
Bike Mechanic Youth Program | September 6, 2025 – November 8, 2025 Bike mechanic work and mentorship program for youth of all genders, age 14-18. … Read more - Best of Austin
For the second time, we’ve been named “The Best of Austin” in Services: Bike Shop / Repair! 🚲✨ We’re so grateful for this honor, your … Read more - CELEBRATE Our 28TH!
Yellow Bike is turning 28 this year, and we’re throwing it back to the ’80s to celebrate! Hey, there’s an *8* in 28, and our … Read more
