Volunteer at LBKWe welcome all levels of ability to volunteer at LBK! Orientation sessions are Mondays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Please submit this form with your contact information and how you'd like to volunteer.
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Holiday Hours
LBK will be open regular hours Nov. 25, 26 and 27, and closed Nov. 28 and 29. Regular hours resume Monday, Dec. 2.
We'll be closed for regular shop hours from Dec. 20 through January 5. Regular hours resume Monday, January 6.
We'll be closed for regular shop hours from Dec. 20 through January 5. Regular hours resume Monday, January 6.
LBK is Accepting Gently Used Bikes
LBK will accept gently used bikes. We will politely decline bikes that are damaged, rusty, or are in need of significant repairs. WATCH THIS VIDEO to learn how to determine if we are able to take your used bicycle.
We only accept donations during our open hours. Due to the high level of theft in the area, we kindly ask that you don’t leave bikes outside when we’re closed to ensure your donation reaches us safely. If you are donating several bikes at once, please make sure they are in good used condition. We may refuse bikes that aren't repairable. If we can't accept your bike, we recommend taking it to Alter Metal Recycling.
To make arrangements for a large drop off, please make arrangements with us first.
To donate a gently used bike, proceed to the back entrance of the City Muny Building near the LBK bike annex. We're located at 308 S. 21st Street, Lincoln, northeast corner of the parking lot.
We only accept donations during our open hours. Due to the high level of theft in the area, we kindly ask that you don’t leave bikes outside when we’re closed to ensure your donation reaches us safely. If you are donating several bikes at once, please make sure they are in good used condition. We may refuse bikes that aren't repairable. If we can't accept your bike, we recommend taking it to Alter Metal Recycling.
To make arrangements for a large drop off, please make arrangements with us first.
To donate a gently used bike, proceed to the back entrance of the City Muny Building near the LBK bike annex. We're located at 308 S. 21st Street, Lincoln, northeast corner of the parking lot.
Making an Impact in 2023
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We had a great 2023 at LBK thanks to our dedicated volunteers, helpful community partners, and generous donors. (Click the image to the right to see a higher-resolution version.)
Our 2024 goal is 1,500! As of 11/19/24, we're nearly at our goal with 1,446 bikes donated! How can you help us reach our goal?
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"The best thing about the bike kitchen is that it's volunteering community is helping give transportation and childhood memories to people while building democracy and bringing strangers from different walks of life together."
-- Connor
Here for the Community
The Lincoln Bike Kitchen is a community-building organization that provides bicycles and related resources to all people. We advocate for utilitarian bicycling as a vital part of a healthy, equitable and sustainable community. We connect cycling to broader environmental and social issues through outreach, and education.
Growing Our Mission
LBK donated over 1300 bikes in 2023. Our 2024 goal is 1500 bikes, including a helmet and cable lock. We're already at 900 bikes donated!
What's Happening
Check out this 30-bike load that went to Everett Elementary to get more kiddos on bikes!
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Engineering students aid Bike Kitchen's 1,000+ giveaway goal
We team up with UNL students to teach them mechanical and people skills while they help us get bikes ready to give away. Check out the article.
'We Gave Away So Many' - LBK Bike Giveaway
Read Peter Salter's article about the Lincoln Bike Kitchen giving bikes to kids during the pandemic. Read the Lincoln Journal Star article
LBK Featured on "Car Free Midwest" Podcast
Pepe, Annette and Bob, volunteers with the Lincoln Bike Kitchen, were featured on the podcast, "Car Free Midwest." Click here to listen!
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LBK Hours
Open Hours
Monday: 9 a.m.-Noon, 5-8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-Noon
Thursday: 5-7 p.m.
Bike donations accepted during these hours.
CLOSED
Nov. 28 and 29
Dec. 20 through Jan. 5
Open Hours
Monday: 9 a.m.-Noon, 5-8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-Noon
Thursday: 5-7 p.m.
Bike donations accepted during these hours.
CLOSED
Nov. 28 and 29
Dec. 20 through Jan. 5
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We're in Our New HomeThe Lincoln Bike Kitchen is open in our new location in the City Muny Building at 308 S. 21st Street. This iconic building, constructed in the 1920s, originally served as the bathhouse for the Municipal Pool, which was a central part of Lincoln’s community life until the early 1970s. We're excited to continue our mission in this local historic landmark.
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