Earn-A-Bike (EAB) Builds a Greener and more Bike-Friendly Boulder. The Earn-A-Bike program has gotten over 1,500 low-income friends and neighbors on bikes since 2006! We seek to create equitable access to bicycles throughout our community.
Who is eligible?
Earn-A-Bike is for low-income participants who are 13 and older and who do not own a well-functioning bike.
Income Criteria:
- Single | $32,760 or less
- 2-person family | $37,440 or less
- 3-person family | $42,120 or less
If you do not meet the income criteria, please consider purchasing one of our affordable, refurbished bikes.
Cost
Program fee: $20 (nonrefundable)
Fee waivers are considered for people currently receiving services from Boulder’s social service organizations, such as the Homeless Shelter, Safehouse, Boulder Housing Partners, and others.
Our Earn a Bike program requirements:
fill out an application, pay the nonrefundable fee, sign up for a Fix a Flat AND Maintainance 101, volunteer for 2 – Three hour EAB VOL shifts
A safe and reliable bike will be chosen for you based on your height. Expect a beach cruiser type of bike. Typically with one gear and pneumatic tires. You will receive a membership, lock, helmet, and light if available. We currently have a waiting list for bicycles.
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