Community Bicycle Shop Of Omaha
About Community Bicycle Shop Of Omaha
At Community Bicycle Shop Of Omaha, the point is simple: if you need a bike, the tools to keep it rolling, or the know-how to fix it yourself, this is a place to get all three. The shop offers open DIY repair access, Earn-A-Bike classes, and other low- to no-cost bicycle options for Omahans of all ages. For donors, that means helping more people get where they need to go with a little more independence and a lot less financial barrier.
This is the only local place for people of all ages to get bikes, tools, and cycling education without financial barriers. That matters because the shop does not stop at handing over a bicycle, it also gives people the space, instruction, and confidence to use and maintain it.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
DIY Repair Shop
A first-come, open shop where anyone can use the space, five complete workbenches, tools, equipment, and volunteer mechanic guidance to fix a bike at no cost.
Earn-A-Bike
Year-round adult classes and seasonal youth classes that give participants a refurbished bicycle, helmet, and lock, along with instruction in bike maintenance, safety, and everyday care.
Welcome Bikes
A no-cost bike option for new U.S. residents in need, available from the shop depending on inventory.
Free Bike Fridays
A no-cost bike option for people 16 and older in need of transportation, offered on Friday nights in June and July depending on inventory.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Community Bike Project of Omaha directly connects Omahans in need with bicycles to own, the space and tools to maintain their bikes, and the skills and knowledge to independently repair and safely ride their bikes.
Who they serve
Omahans of all ages, especially people in need of low- or no-cost bicycles, repair tools, and cycling education without financial barriers.
How your donation helps
- Refurbished bicycles for Omahans in need
- Tools, workbenches, and equipment for the DIY Repair Shop
- Bike safety and maintenance education
- Bike parts, accessories, helmets, locks, and lights for redistribution
Our story
Community Bike Project of Omaha began in 2007 when volunteers and activists created an open shop where people could come in and work on their bike for free. What started as a volunteer-run transportation equity initiative grew into a staff-run, volunteer-supported nonprofit bike shop and trusted community space that stays open year-round.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Community Bicycle Shop Of Omaha’s services.
People can come to the shop during open hours for the DIY Repair Shop on a first-come basis. For Earn-A-Bike, participants can text, email, or stop by the shop to get on the schedule, and the youth and adult classes are age-specific. New U.S. residents can ask about Welcome Bikes, and people 16 and older can ask about Free Bike Fridays, depending on inventory.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
“Awesome place, people, and program. Check them out, help them out, or shout them out !” - Kevin C.
Events
WTF Wrench Night
Every third Friday of every monthWomen, Trans, Femme, and Non-Binary identifying folks learn the art of bike maintenance in a welcoming space and talk about ways to build more community in biking.
Sunday Funday Ride
The last Sunday of every monthAn all-ages slow ride around town that meets at the shop and rides out together.
exhi-BIKE-tion
September 18-26, 2026A juried community art show celebrating bicycles and cycling as transportation, transformation, resistance, and release, and serving as a fundraiser for the organization.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Community Bicycle Shop Of Omaha has shared.
Current needs
- Used bicycles
- Bike parts and accessories
- Financial gifts
- Volunteer help at the bike shop
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer mechanics who assist with repair, answer questions, and teach skills
- Help at the bike shop during open repair hours
- Support programs and events as a volunteer
In the news
Articles featuring Community Bicycle Shop Of Omaha from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does the DIY Repair Shop work?
It runs on a first-come basis during shop hours. People can use the space, five complete workbenches, tools, equipment, and volunteer mechanic guidance to fix a bike at no cost.
Who can participate in Earn-A-Bike?
Omahans of any age can participate. Youth classes are for current or rising 1st through 7th graders, and the adult version is for people in 8th grade or older.
How can someone get a no-cost bike outside Earn-A-Bike?
New U.S. residents can get a bike through Welcome Bikes, depending on inventory. People 16 and older can also get a bike during Free Bike Fridays in June and July, depending on inventory.
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