Earn your bike
While learning basic bike mechanics and building bikes for Austin’s vulnerable communities identified by our community partners. No bike repair experience is necessary, but diligence, patience, and the ability to work independently with minimal instruction are highly recommended.
Your bike is only 2 steps away:
STEP 1: Volunteer
Volunteer for 18 hours, during regular open hours Wednesday-Saturday from 12-6pm or at our Open, Volunteer, or Women/Trans/Femme Workshops (if applicable).
Check our Calendar for dates and availability.
STEP 2: Build your bike!
Receive a pre-owned bike and put your new bicycle skills into practice. While you can’t build your bike during our Wed-Sat. daytime hours, you’ll have continued access to our shop resources during our Open Workshops to help you complete your bike project successfully. For additional opportunities to build your “earned” bike, sign up for the Earn-A-Bike: Part II.
Please keep in mind that our storage space is limited, so please take your “earned” bicycle home if you can and bring it with you when you plan on working on it during either OPEN WORKSHOPS or Earn-A-Bike: Part II.
VIDEO TUTORIALS
If you would like to learn on your own or just need a refresher course without having to come
into our shop, we have assembled a catalog of instructional videos. This LINK will take you to a
page with the major systems of a bike and they in turn will link you to a page for each of the
subsystems.
UPCOMING EVENTS :
February 2025
Frequently Asked Questions :
Is your Earn-a-Bike program still available?
Yes, the program runs all year round.
How do I enroll to the program?
To enroll, simply come to the workshop and ask if you can begin! Volunteers help the shop function and we are always ready for your help.
When can I work on my Volunteer Hours?
Any time we are open to the public, except during the Earn-a-Bike II hours, those workshops are for people who have completed their volunteer commitment.
When can I work on my Earned Bike?
During either Open, Volunteer, or WTF (Women/Trans/Femme) Workshops (if applicable). Check our Calendar for dates and availability.
