Lincoln Bike Kitchen

Connecting Community and Cycling

Make an Impact - Donate through Give to Lincoln

LBK is an all-volunteer nonprofit bike cooperative supported by donations (bikes, parts, monetary). Our mission is to provide - at no cost - bikes, repairs and education to all. We appreciate everyone who generously donates to LBK and thank you for your support.
Every donation made May 1-24 through Give to Lincoln makes a bigger impact because participating nonprofits also get a proportional share of a $500,000 match fund provided by Lincoln Community Foundation and generous sponsors.

Donate to LBK

LBK in 2022

We had a great 2022 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.
How can you help us in 2023?

Tell your friends, coworkers, or organizations about LBK and the services we provide
Volunteer with us during open shop hours
Drop off gently used bikes during open hours at 1635 South First St.
Donate to help us pay rent, buy parts, and provide locks and helmets.

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Upcoming Events

May 6th - Arnold Heights Neighborhood Cleanup
May 20th 9am-Noon - Bike Sale! 🎉 - LBK Shop (1635 S 1st St)
May 24th - Give to Lincoln - Donations accepted May 1 - 24.

Need a bike for a child?

We're currently catching up on requests. Please check back in a couple weeks.

Giveaway Programs

Child Bike Giveaways
Please check back soon. We're catching up on requests.

Need an adult bike to get to work or school?
Email us at info@lincolnbikekitchen.org.

While traveling home from Utah to New York, Sean Praskievicz drove through Lincoln and bought this classic Bridgestone RB 1 from LBK. It had been donated by Foster Collins. We're happy to see this pristine classic go to someone who appreciates it.

Gina Simanek and Chris Stewart with the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska present Leslie Taylor (middle) with a bike restored by LBK mechanics. Several years ago, Leslie had a near-death experience that resulted in a brain injury, and is now helping other brain injury survivors.

Check out this 30-bike load that went to Everett Elementary to get more kiddos on bikes!

LBK Hours
Free Repairs:
Monday: 5-7 p.m.

Bike Donations:
Monday: 9am-Noon, 5-8pm
Tuesday: 9am-Noon
Thursday: 5-7pm

Child Bike Giveaway:
See Our Programs page for dates

Get Involved at LBK

Bike Donations Open
Bike donations are currently open. Bring any bikes you'd like to donate during these hours:

Monday 9 am-Noon
Monday 5-8 pm
Tuesday 9 am-Noon
Thursday 5-8 pm

Want to Volunteer?
Simply show up during open shop hours. We can put all levels of ability to work. Email us for more info!

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 has donated over 700 bikes this year. Our goal is to reach 1000 bikes distributed, including a helmet and cable lock with each bike.
Our success has been so overwhelming we are splitting at the seams and have outgrown our current space. We can't sustain this pace unless we find a new location. If you know of a possible space for repairs, office work and storage, contact us so we can continue helping kids be kids by matching them with a gently used bike.

LBK In The News

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!

Find us, follow us!
1635 S. 1st Street, Lincoln NE 68502
Email: info@lincolnbikekitchen.org