The EAB program is a 15 hour work-trade opportunity for anyone 16 years and older. You work in our community bike shop(s), support out programs, special events and activities. You then pick out a bicycle, which we teach you to tune up and maintain. The bike is yours to keep when you’re finished!

Who is Eligable?
We believe everyone deserves access to a bicycle.

Anyone 16 or older is welcome to Earn-A-Bike at Community Cycles. 10 - 15 year old youths may join our Youth Earn-A-Bike Program or be accompanied by a parent during shop hours while earning a bike. You may only earn one bike.

How much does it cost? Is it FREE?
It cost Community Cycles about $200 per participant. With over 300 people going through the program every year, this costs quickly adds up.

We ask you to give what you’re comfortable with and able. We appreciate donations in any amount.

Anything you can contribute financially to offset this enables us to offer this unique program to as many people as possible.

If you would like to make a financial contribution to the EAB program, you can do so at the main shop or online

Working towards your bike
We have many opportunities, both in and out of the shop, for you to work towards your 15 hours. These include a variety of chores ranging from sorting parts, working on donated bikes, to working in the office as a Greeter or helping at special community events.

When you can work

1. SCHEDULE hours at the MAIN SHOP Check in with the Greeter at the main shop or call for info.
2. DROP IN at NORTH STORAGEDrop ins are welcome; no appointment needed. See back cover for address and times.
3. VOLUNTEER EMAIL LISTKeep up with opportunities to earn hours via our volunteer email list by signing up at the shop or on the website.

Tracking your hours
It is ALWAYS your responsibility to keep track of your hours on your EAB Log until you take your bike home.
To do so, check in and out with the Greeter each time you’re in the shop.
Any time you’re working outside of the main shop, please be sure to sign in and out with the staff member on duty.

Working on your bike
Once you pick your bike, we will help you tune it up and outfit it.

• You have 45 days to complete your bike.
• You may ONLY work on your bike at the main shop.
• You may NOT work on your bike on Thursdays.
• Your bike MUST pass a safety inspection before you can take it home.