Interested in being involved but don’t know where to start? Know what you want to do, but not sure how the Bike Kitchen does that? Just want to attend something specific but need more information?
Sign-up here to get on our mailing list. We’ll connect with you about opportunities.
Connect with us: email programs@thebikekitchen.ca with your questions and we’ll get in touch!
Ready to jump in? Fill out our Volunteer form and we’ll connect with you to join an orienation :-)
For the past 25 years The Bike Kitchen has provided affordable and accessible transportation to UBC students, staff and community members. You can play a big part in helping us to provide a safe, welcoming space that promotes cycling as a sustainable & affordable mode of transportation!
Your donation goes directly to our programming expenses related to the refurbishment and redistribution of bicycles!
Donated bikes are assessed and refurbished for our programming or recycled (and any components that can be reused are put into our thrift shop). Donated bicycles are the life of our work!
How can you donate? Simply drop off your bicycle during shop open hours, Monday-Saturday.
If you have more than 5 bikes to donate, you can book us for a pick-up (we request a fee to cover our van rental costs) pender driver availability: please email admin@thebikekitchen.ca with subject line Bike Donation and we’ll get back to you!
We are dedicated to providing programs that promote sustainability and reflect the needs of our community. If you would like to partner with the Bike Kitchen on a cycling initiative, please contact the Programs Manager at programs@thebikekitchen.ca to discuss partnership opportunities.
It is with the continued support of the Alma Mater Society of UBC, Campus + Community Planning, and our community that we can continue to provide our programs and services.
We would like to give special thanks to our biggest supporter — the students of UBC! We extend our heartfelt thanks to each student who contributes to the Bike Kitchen, both through the generous donations of volunteer time and through the $4.17 we receive per student annually.
As approved by student vote in the AMS Referendum in March 2023, the Bike Kitchen receives $4.17 per student annually as part of their student fees. The proceeds from this fee go towards supporting sustainable transportation options and providing the UBC community with programs and services to make cycling more accessible.
[Some in-person activities and some membership perks on hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic]
Drop by the Bike Kitchen and become a member today! Membership is available if you volunteer with us for up to six hours (after which you can pay $1 for students, and $2 for faculty, staff and community members) or access our programming (courses, Kids Bike Library, etc). Memberships include:
Voting Rights: Vote in future board members and constitution changes at our Annual General Meetings.
Free access to the Kids Bike Library.
Become a board member!
As we emerge from the initial effects of the pandemic and shop closure, we will look to add more benefits to our community.
Want to hear more from us? We send out regular updates on what we’re up to in our “Bike News” newsletter, but we’re also keen to stay in touch and contact you about relevant events and opportunities based on your interests!
Visit the link below, confirm your email, and look forward to hearing from us in the future!
