Community outreach

Kids Bike Library

The Kids Bike Library (KBL) is similar to a regular library, but with bikes! During the summer kids and youth can come trade a bike they have outgrown for one their size (includes bikes with 20” wheels or smaller). Unlike a regular library, you can keep the bike for as long as you need it without having to worry about renewing. With the support from UBC Campus & Community Planning, KBL will be starting up again in May 2024, subscribe to our newsletter to hear the latest updates.

Don’t have a bike? No problem! We provide bikes to children and youth by-donation, even if you don’t have one to swap. We also offer by-donation tune-ups for kids bikes at our weekly booths, check the calendar for dates starting in May.

Applications for KBL Summer 2024 is now over. Thanks everyone!

Get Involved

We’re always looking for bike donations and volunteers to help us build bikes and provide tune-ups. If you’re interested in supporting the Kids Bike Library or have questions about the program, please contact programs@thebikekitchen.ca

when

May to August, subscribe to newsletter for updates

where

UBC Life Building
6138 Student Union Blvd.
Vancouver, BC

Contact

programs@thebikekitchen.ca
604-822-2453

BICI LIBRE

The Bici Libre initiative recycles bikes and rebuilds them for the use of migrant farm workers across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Farm workers that come from other countries via the Temporary Foreign Workers Program often live at the farms on which they work, far from town centres and with limited access to basic necessities.

Their time off is limited and with mobility restrictions, workers often face difficulties accessing services like banking, medical care and groceries. Our goal is to support workers during their stay and to ensure transportation is not a limitation in their life in Canada. A dedicated team of volunteers helps us provide free bicycles, locks, lights, helmets and bike repair services.

Get Involved

Cycling Resources Centres/Outreach Booths

Our Cycling Resource Centres (CRCs) are a one stop shop for all things relating to bicycles. We go outdoors to places where cyclists and would-be cyclists already congregate and provide a one-stop-shop to answer any bike related questions they may have.

We provide:

• Basic adjustments/tune-ups by donation

• Tutorials on bike mechanics

• Cycling route maps

• Interactive educational resources

• Resources from local cycling + advocacy organizations

• Information about upcoming events

Through the support of UTown@UBC, we offer free CRCs on campus from spring until fall every year. Drop by and get a basic bike tune-up and other cycling resources likes maps and guides.
 

Book Us

We can bring our CRCs to you! Book us for a CRC at your event, festival, party, workplace or school.