WBRP Bike Co-Op Mission Statement

Goals

The Co-Op’s mission is to foster community health by promoting the bicycle as a fun, safe, and accessible form of recreation and transportation. We strive to do so by providing a welcoming environment where anyone can learn about building, maintaining, and safely riding bicycles.

 

Respect

Co-Op workers, volunteers, and visitors can expect everyone to respect them, the space (including the Tool Library and Workshop), the tools, and the equipment. The Co-Op reserves the right to dismiss and/or ban from the building anyone who does not do so.

 

What We Do:

During the building’s hours of operation, we… 

• Make repairs and, as time allows, assist those who have paid the $5 fee for one-day access to Co-Op facilities.

• Accept donated bikes, parts, and accessories—in any condition. 

• Sell bikes that our volunteer mechanics have refurbished. 

• Sell used bike parts and accessories. 

 

What We Do NOT Do:

• Accept new bike repairs 15 minutes before closing time.

• Keep privately-owned bikes overnight.

• Pick up donations.

• Repair or accept donations of electric- or gasoline-powered bicycles. 

• Take on inexperienced volunteer mechanics.

• Loan bike tools or equipment.

• Buy or trade privately owned bikes.

 

Volunteer Mechanics

The Bike Co-Op is managed and operated by volunteers. Typically, mechanics volunteer to work Saturdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. These hours are subject to change depending on volunteers’ availability. If you need a mechanic for a repair, we recommend calling before arriving to confirm that a mechanic is available.

 

Our mechanics’ experience and skill levels vary. If a mechanic determines a repair is  beyond their capabilities and/or time constraints, they will recommend a local bicycle shop.

 

We are always looking for individuals with bicycle repair skills to volunteer as mechanics. Please inquire with the front desk person.

 

Earn a Bike Program

Anyone can earn a bike that our mechanics have renovated by volunteering at the WBRP.  Each hour worked by an earn-a-bike volunteer earns $20 toward the purchase of a bike priced at $50.00 or less. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present while volunteering. 

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Repair a Bike

For a fee of $5, and depending on available space, visitors get one-day access to Co-Op tools and equipment. As stated above, private repairs must be completed by the Co-Op’s closing time.

 

Purchasing a Bike

Anyone can purchase bikes that Co-Op mechanics have renovated during the WBRP’s regular hours of operation. Prices typically range from $30-$100. We do not have an inventory online.

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