Plan B is a community-run bike project that functions as an open workspace for bicycle repair. The workspace makes an array of professional bike tools available for use to the public for free while volunteers offer free help in bike repair. The bike shop makes parts available at low cost or for small donations. All of the proceeds from parts sales are used to keep the project running.
Why We Do It
There are plenty of reasons to ride bikes, particularly as a primary form of transportation: affordability, low emissions, reduced urban congestion. We want more people riding bikes and believe that the knowledge and equipment necessary for maintaining one's own vehicle should be available in a community space.We are also strong believers in community-based education and the idea that people learn things from others in a variety of settings. We feel that operating a space where folks can share what they know and learn what they don't strengthens a sense of community.Finally, we think it's important to rescue useful bikes and parts from the trash and reuse them to counter the extreme wastefulness of industrialized nations.
How You Can Help
Volunteer- Plan B is always happy to have volunteers. For more information please see our Volunteer page.
Orientation - We hold new volunteer orientation every Wednesday at 6pm during Volunteer work night.
Clean Up/Bike Build Day/Volunteer Work Night/ New Volunteer Orientation- They're all the same thing now! Anyone is welcome to come by between 4-8 p.m. every Wednesday and help clean and organize the shop, build bikes for Plan B, or come for a new volunteer orientation. There is no open workshop on Wednesday, but it is a great time to come learn about Plan B.
Donations- Plan B vastly appreciates any bike, bike parts/tools, and monetary donations. To drop off bikes/parts please stop by Plan B during project hours or contact us. To donate money you can use "Add to Cart" Button on the right.
