COVID-19 and Bike Edmonton's Community Bike Shops

Bike Edmonton South Community Bike Workshop will, at this time, continue regular operations with some procedural changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes are to protect our volunteers, staff, & shop users, and to help to slow the spread of this new virus in the community. Note that Bike Edmonton North will be closing after March 14th because we’re moving, with our new Downtown location’s soft opening planned in early April.

We ask you to delay your visit if any of the following apply to you within the last 14 days:

  • Cold or flu symptoms, especially dry cough or mild fever

  • Exposure to someone who is suspected to have the virus

  • Air travel or travel to an area with community spread

When you visit our shop, we will expect you to:

  • Wash your hands before and after using tools

  • Wash your hands before handling merchandise

  • Clean all tools you use

  • Keep your hands off your face, sneeze in your elbow, and use best hygiene practices.

We will provide hand and tool washing stations. Additionally, to prevent crowding, we’ll be reducing the number of work stations in the shop as well as limiting the number of people in the shop at any given time. We will be frequently cleaning all frequently touched surfaces, and have adopted other new procedures to help minimize the spread of this virus.

Our volunteers have been instructed to not come in if there’s any risk they’ve had exposure to COVID-19, so there is a chance that there will be days that our shops may not have adequate staffing. We will announce any closures on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) if they come up, or you can call ahead (780-433-2453 ext 9002).

We recognize that bicycles are going to be a vital tool for many people during this pandemic, and we hope to safely keep as many folks as possible riding through it. Our staff are constantly monitoring and assessing the situation, and we will continue to update and adjust our procedures as needed. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions, and follow us on social media for updates.