The Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society (EBC) began in 1980 as the only organized voice for cycling in Edmonton. BikeWorks is now the oldest community bike shop in North America, and while we've gone through a few moves before (and opened a second location), this is our biggest yet, and we want to do it right. We've signed a long-term lease at 8001 102 St, the old Videodrome location, just two blocks from our previous location.
To help raise funds, we're launching a fundraising campaign. You can donate to us to help build our new shop, and earn perks at the same time. Examples of available perks include:
- Private hands-on course, for yourself or as a gift. Topic can be anything we've taught in the past: from intro or advanced mechanical courses to electronics for bike lights to making a wall clock from bike parts
- Bike lights
- Bike overhaul
- Membership renewal, including all its benefits
Read more about the perks and donate today at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/opening-a-new-bikeworks-south
We also need support in the form of volunteers, especially with trades experience, as well as volunteers with access to an automobile to help with transportation. If you can help in any way (even just by helping to paint the walls or clean up the old shop), please connect with us by e-mailing [email protected]!
(If you have a working full-size fridge that you could donate, we would also greatly appreciate that!)