Volunteer Repair Parties (VRP) are weekly bike repair parties for adults (age 18 and up). You do not need to be a skilled bike mechanic to help out. This is how most volunteers with Bike Works get their start.
We ask that new volunteers attend an orientation on the first Thursday or Sunday of the month. Check out the volunteer page to fill out a volunteer application, sign up for VRP, and learn about other volunteer opportunities.
We can’t wait to see you!
What is Open Shop?
A self-directed space for adults to use our tools and repair stands with the help of a professional mechanic. Open Shop is a friendly, safe, and non-judgmental environment to empower yourself to learn mechanics, help others, and build community! Fix that flat tire from last spring, or change your handlebars to a comfort bar for commuting. There is no better way to demystify your bike than taking a wrench to it yourself!
Who can use the space?
- Open Shop is for adults only (+18). Check out our Youth Programs for information about youth mechanics classes & volunteer opportunities.
- Masks required.
- First come, first served. Up to 4 people at a time.
- Any work performed on your bike during open shop is your responsibility.
How much does it cost?
- Pay what you can + parts.
- Suggested cost of $10-20/hour depending on level of assistance required.
Where is Open Shop?
Open Shop takes place in the heart of the Recycle & Reuse department, the Bike Works Warehouse. The Warehouse is located at 3715 S Hudson St. Seattle, WA 98118 – follow the driveway to the back of the building (park on the street and walk down the driveway or bike right on up to the front door).
Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities. To get involved, consider volunteering or taking a class!
It Saturday doesn’t fit with your schedule then check out another community resource just up the street from Bike Works – The Bikery! They are all about providing space for you to learn how to fix your bike yourself, just like Bike Works. Rad.
Volunteer Repair Parties (VRP) are weekly bike repair parties for adults (age 18 and up). You do not need to be a skilled bike mechanic to help out. This is how most volunteers with Bike Works get their start.
We ask that new volunteers attend an orientation on the first Thursday or Sunday of the month. Check out the volunteer page to fill out a volunteer application, sign up for VRP, and learn about other volunteer opportunities.
We can’t wait to see you!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the garden… Join us for our second annual spring alleycat to help welcome and celebrate the season of rebirth.
What is an alleycat?
An alleycat is a bike race modeled after a day in the life of a bike messenger; the checkpoints will be kept secret until the day of, and the ride will take place on city streets amongst traffic. There is no set route, and it is up to the rider to navigate their own path from checkpoint to checkpoint.
We recognize that all sorts of people of varying abilities ride bicycles. The one thing we all have in common is that we find cycling fun. So we’ve planned the ride to celebrate and encourage fun with a wide array of jovial checkpoints and challenges based on non-bike related talent and luck. Prizes given for mini-game challenges, best dressed, fastest, slowest, etc. Food and drink will be provided.
Meet: 1 PM at the Bike Works Bike Shop.
Ride: Starts at 2 PM SHARP. There will be no set route and more checkpoints than is possible to complete. Hit as many spots and complete as many challenges as possible before 4pm. After that, folks should head back to Bike Works. Rain or shine!
Celebrate: 4 – 5 PM at Bike Works for food, drinks, awards and prizes.
Bring: Mask, helmet, water bottle, lights, a bag, bike lock (limited bike parking available on site). In an effort to help us reduce waste, please consider bringing a reusable cup/mug. We’ll have food to share but please feel free to bring snacks to accommodate your dietary needs.
Optional Dress Code: Floral Spring Awakening
Volunteering Opportunities: Please visit this blog post on how to help TDF2!
Suggested Donation: All proceeds will be donated to Got Green who organizes for environmental, racial, and economic justice as a South Seattle-based grassroots organization led by people of color and low income people.
**We ask that all adults self register below ahead of time.
Love Bike Works events? Check out our biggest party of the year, Bikecitement! on 4/30
Volunteer Repair Parties (VRP) are weekly bike repair parties for adults (age 18 and up). You do not need to be a skilled bike mechanic to help out. This is how most volunteers with Bike Works get their start.
We ask that new volunteers attend an orientation on the first Thursday or Sunday of the month. Check out the volunteer page to fill out a volunteer application, sign up for VRP, and learn about other volunteer opportunities.
We can’t wait to see you!
Come shop at the Warehouse! Members of the public are welcome to dig through bins and browse for as-is bikes, used parts, and accessories.
First come, first served, a two bike purchase limit, and a time limit depending on wait times.
The Warehouse is located down the driveway off of S Hudson St, with the Bike Works brick office building on the left side.
Volunteer Repair Parties (VRP) are weekly bike repair parties for adults (age 18 and up). You do not need to be a skilled bike mechanic to help out. This is how most volunteers with Bike Works get their start.
We ask that new volunteers attend an orientation on the first Thursday or Sunday of the month. Check out the volunteer page to fill out a volunteer application, sign up for VRP, and learn about other volunteer opportunities.
We can’t wait to see you!
Volunteer Repair Parties (VRP) are weekly bike repair parties for adults (age 18 and up). You do not need to be a skilled bike mechanic to help out. This is how most volunteers with Bike Works get their start.
We ask that new volunteers attend an orientation on the first Thursday or Sunday of the month. Check out the volunteer page to fill out a volunteer application, sign up for VRP, and learn about other volunteer opportunities.
We can’t wait to see you!
Friday, April 7th (12 – 3 PM) Raffle Pin Decoration
Create decorative pins out of bike parts for raffle ticket holders to wear during the event – sign up here!
What is Open Shop?
A self-directed space for adults to use our tools and repair stands with the help of a professional mechanic. Open Shop is a friendly, safe, and non-judgmental environment to empower yourself to learn mechanics, help others, and build community! Fix that flat tire from last spring, or change your handlebars to a comfort bar for commuting. There is no better way to demystify your bike than taking a wrench to it yourself!
Who can use the space?
- Open Shop is for adults only (+18). Check out our Youth Programs for information about youth mechanics classes & volunteer opportunities.
- Masks required.
- First come, first served. Up to 4 people at a time.
- Any work performed on your bike during open shop is your responsibility.
How much does it cost?
- Pay what you can + parts.
- Suggested cost of $10-20/hour depending on level of assistance required.
Where is Open Shop?
Open Shop takes place in the heart of the Recycle & Reuse department, the Bike Works Warehouse. The Warehouse is located at 3715 S Hudson St. Seattle, WA 98118 – follow the driveway to the back of the building (park on the street and walk down the driveway or bike right on up to the front door).
Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities. To get involved, consider volunteering or taking a class!
It Saturday doesn’t fit with your schedule then check out another community resource just up the street from Bike Works – The Bikery! They are all about providing space for you to learn how to fix your bike yourself, just like Bike Works. Rad.
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