How it works
The EAB program is a 15 hour work-trade program for anyone 16 years and older.  You volunteer in our community bike shop or related events, then you get to pick out a bicycle, which we teach you to tune up and personalize. When complete graduates earn a bike of their own to keep! . Each participant can only go through the program once.

When - During open shop hours.  Days and times for events outside the shop will vary.

Where -  Our main bicycle shop is located at 2805 Wilderness Place, Suite 1000, Boulder, CO, 80301,  Participants are also encouraged to earn their hours at the many community events we host outside the shop.

How - You can earn your hours at the bike shop or at an events outside the shop.  To volunteer in the bike shop, you must schedule your hours in advance.  Call or stop by during business hours to do so.  To volunteer at a community event, please sign up for our volunteer email list.  This list goes out 1-2 times per week, and it details all of the events for the week.  Please keep in mind

The Bike -  We encourage commuting and provide accessories like racks, fenders, bells a lock and more. Bicycle availability is dependent upon recent donations, so please keep in mind that you may not get the exact bike you were hoping for.  Also, we rarely have any fixed-gear wheels or components available, so if you plan to build a fixie, you must supply your own wheels and cogs, etc.

What you get
One of our goals is to help you start bike commuting to work, run errands, a night on the town and more. You'll choose a solid name brand bike with accessories like, locks, helmets, lights, patch kits and more. These accessories will help keep you and your new bike safe and in working order. You also get a one year membership to Community Cycles.

How much does it cost?
The Earn-A-Bike program is free and open to everyone. We do ask that if you can buy a membership that you do. Memberships are on a sliding scale ranging $35 to $1 million. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!

Why-  Why not!?!  Bicycles are a fun, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to get around town and to explore the beautiful mountains in our backyard.