Community Bike Garage

Get to Know the Bike Garage

The Community Bike Garage program empowers and educates bicyclists weekly through collaborative bike repairs aided by our welcoming staff and volunteers. Participants receive active encouragement and support as they learn to maintain and repair their bikes, all for modest suggested donations on a pay-as-you-can basis. 

Getting more people on bikes

The Community Bike Garage is an essential pillar of Bike Newport’s efforts to get more people on bikes, build knowledgeable bike culture, keep bikes out of landfills, and distribute refurbished bikes where they’re needed most. We’re proud of this program and want to ensure you know this resource is here for you – and it’s here for absolutely everyone in our community, check hours below.

A Welcoming Space

The Bike Garage is a remarkable community-driven initiative that embraces inclusivity, making it a welcoming space for all. Bike Newport is proud to be certified as a Brave Space and ensure a safe and warmly welcoming environment for members of our LGBTQ+ community. We offer a monthly Gender Equity Mechanics session specifically for women and LGBTQ+ bicyclists. We always have Spanish-speaking staff on hand to assist as well. In everything we do, Bike Newport is intentional about making space for all to participate and feel welcome, and our Bike Garage is a shining example.

Earn-a-Bike

A core component of Bike Newport’s mission is ensuring everyone interested in riding a bike can easily access a bike, and the Bike Garage plays an important role. Anyone aged 10 and up can participate in our “Earn-a-Bike” program by volunteering, and sometimes the volunteers work on (or even ‘build’) the specific bike they’re there to earn. The whole process is fun, rewarding, and educational. Together with the Bike Library at our Big Blue Bike Barn, the Bike Garage is central to Bike Newport’s success in ensuring equitable access to bikes and bicycling.

Here to Help

The program’s true magic is found in the dedicated staff and our community of passionate volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to assist visitors. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, these mentors patiently offer assistance and share their insights. Their dedication to empowering others sets the Community Bike Garage apart, fostering an environment of learning, collaboration, and mutual support.

The Bike Garage opens up a world of possibilities, enabling everyone to enjoy bicycling as an affordable and sustainable option for recreation and transportation. Achieving a healthier and more sustainable future that includes sustainable transportation will require the power of collective action. With a spirit of community engagement and a culture of paying kindness forward, it builds a community that will lead us to a happier, healthier, and more connected society with safe biking accessible to all. 

The Bike Garage is located at the rear entrance of Bike Newport’s headquarters at 62 Broadway. For more information, please e-mail us.