UPDATE:
NEW EAB WORKSHOP SUNDAYS
For those who have finished the volunteering part of Earn-a-Bike and are working on their own bikes. Sign up required!
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
CALENDAR
Community Workshops
Introductory Classes
Intermediate Classes
Sales
Donations
Events
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- 1Earn-A-Bike: Part II | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmThis workshop is ONLY for Earn-A-Bike participants who have completed step 1 and have already selected a bike to refurbish for themselves. This workshop provides a focused opportunity to receive more assistance in a less populated environment to get your bike ready to ride. We request that you transport y , ...Wheels: Truing | 4:30 – 6:30 PM4:30 pm - 6:30 pmIs your wheel really round, does it wobble to and fro? Do you hop up and down, when you’re on the go? Learn to remove those hops and wobbles using a number of wheel-truing tools. Attendees will have 30-40 minutes of hand on practice. Content: Basic concepts of wheel truing will be covered. Parts of a , ...
- 2WTF 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 , ...
- 3Basic Bike Maintenance | 4 – 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. Teachers: Pat Tickets will be available for purchase s , ...
- 4Gana Una Bici | 12 – 3 PM12:00 pm - 3:00 pmLearn how to earn your free bike in Spanish and bring your EARN-A-BIKE Spanish checklist with you to the workshop to get started. Registration required. Please see below for details. , ...Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 5Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). 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 , ...
- 6Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). 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 , ...
- 7Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 8Earn-A-Bike: Part II | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmThis workshop is ONLY for Earn-A-Bike participants who have completed step 1 and have already selected a bike to refurbish for themselves. This workshop provides a focused opportunity to receive more assistance in a less populated environment to get your bike ready to ride. We request that you transport y , ...E-Bike Primer | 4:30 – 5:30 PM4:30 pm - 5:30 pmLearn about what e-bikes are all about and which one to choose if you are buying one. Owning an e-bike is different from owning a human-powered bike, and we have the tips and tricks you’ll need to know. Teachers: Chalo Colina Tickets will be available for purchase starting three weeks prior to the event d , ...
- 9WTF 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 , ...
- 10Brake Basics | 4 – 6 PM4:00 pm - 6:00 pmA practical guide to the different types of rim brakes for bicycles: how they work, choices, adjustment. Tickets will be available for purchase starting three weeks prior to the event date. TICKETS SALE ENDS 24 HOURS BEFORE THE CLASS. Host: Pat , ...
- 11Gana Una Bici | 12 – 3 PM12:00 pm - 3:00 pmLearn how to earn your free bike in Spanish and bring your EARN-A-BIKE Spanish checklist with you to the workshop to get started. Registration required. Please see below for details. , ...Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 12Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). 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 , ...
- 13Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). 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 , ...
- 14Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 15Earn-A-Bike: Part II | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmThis workshop is ONLY for Earn-A-Bike participants who have completed step 1 and have already selected a bike to refurbish for themselves. This workshop provides a focused opportunity to receive more assistance in a less populated environment to get your bike ready to ride. We request that you transport y , ...
- 16WTF 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 , ...
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- 18Gana Una Bici | 12 – 3 PM12:00 pm - 3:00 pmLearn how to earn your free bike in Spanish and bring your EARN-A-BIKE Spanish checklist with you to the workshop to get started. Registration required. Please see below for details. , ...Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 19Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). 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 , ...
- 20Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). 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 , ...HAPPY HOLIDAY @ 3411 EAST 5TH ST.7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMovies, bikes & art with Yellow Bike and friends! DATE: 12.20.2024 | DOORS OPEN: 7:00 PM | FILM: 8:00 PM LOCATION: 3411 EAST 5TH ST. HOSTS: Yellow Bike | Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery | Rocket Cinema Texas ADMISSION: FREE SPONSORS: Tito’s Handmade Vodka We will s , ...
- 21Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 22Earn-A-Bike: Part II | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmThis workshop is ONLY for Earn-A-Bike participants who have completed step 1 and have already selected a bike to refurbish for themselves. This workshop provides a focused opportunity to receive more assistance in a less populated environment to get your bike ready to ride. We request that you transport y , ...
- 23WTF 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 , ...
- 24SHOP CLOSED: Holiday BREAKAll DayHOLIDAY BREAK , ...
- 25SHOP CLOSED: Holiday BREAKAll DayHOLIDAY BREAK , ...
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- 28SHOP CLOSED: Holiday BREAKAll DayHOLIDAY BREAK , ...
- 29Earn-A-Bike: Part II | 2 – 5 PM2:00 pm - 5:00 pmThis workshop is ONLY for Earn-A-Bike participants who have completed step 1 and have already selected a bike to refurbish for themselves. This workshop provides a focused opportunity to receive more assistance in a less populated environment to get your bike ready to ride. We request that you transport y , ...
- 30WTF 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 , ...
- 31SHOP CLOSED: Holiday BREAKAll DayHOLIDAY BREAK , ...
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- 2Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 3Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...
- 4Sales and Donations | 12 – 5 PM12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). No reservations required. , ...Sales and Donations12:00 pm - 5:00 pmShop or donate (wrenching only during the workshop hours). 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
- Happy Holiday
Movies, bikes & art with Yellow Bike and friends! DATE: 12.20.2024 | DOORS OPEN: 7:00 PM | FILM: 8:00 PM LOCATION: 3411 EAST 5TH ST. … Read more - RIDE TO THE FUTURE
Bike Mechanic Youth Program | January 4, 2024 – March 8, 2025 Bike mechanic work and mentorship program for youth of all genders, age 14-18. … Read more - Holiday Kids’ Bike Giveaway 2024
Do you remember your first bike and the joy it gave? Let’s spread the joy of a bicycle gift during the holiday season while empowering … Read more
