The Lincoln Bike Kitchen transforms lives by
making cycling accessible to everyone.
making cycling accessible to everyone.
Volunteer at LBKWe welcome volunteers of all skill levels at LBK. There are many ways to get involved beyond bike repair. During your orientation, you’ll discover the variety of tasks volunteers can assist with. It takes a dedicated team to get each bicycle ready for its new owner!
Become an LBK volunteer! Sign up for an orientation. |
Get a Bike from LBKADULTS can request a bicycle through a sponsor, such as an agency staff member, doctor, pastor/priest, or counselor—someone who can confirm your need for a bicycle due to financial need. Have your sponsor contact us.
To request a bicycle for a CHILD ages 4-13, submit this form. |
LBK Accepts Gently Used Bikes
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LBK will accept gently used bikes. We will politely decline bikes that are damaged, rusty, or are in need of significant repairs.
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. |
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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.
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.
Making an Impact
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LBK reached their 2024 goal around Thanksgiving. We continued to donate bikes, resulting in nearly 1,600 bikes donated in 2024!
We are grateful for everyone who donated bikes for us to refurbish. Each bike donated by LBK represents an investment of approximately $40 in repairs, with over 324 bike repairs completed this year alone—equating to more than 200 hours of free labor. With an average national shop labor rate of $99/hour, LBK has donated over $20,000 in labor value to the city of Lincoln in 2024, excluding parts costs. How can you help us reach our 2025 goal?
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What's Happening
Check out this 30-bike load that went to Everett Elementary to get more kiddos on bikes!
LBK partners with LPS schools through their community learning centers or a coordinator to get kids on bikes.
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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.
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These twins were overjoyed receiving their bikes from LBK. By refurbishing donated bikes, we help kids experience the joy of riding and connect with their community!
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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 are accepted during these hours. CLOSED LBK follows Lincoln Public Schools' closures for snow days and similar events. We are closed on major holidays. |
"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." |
Our Location
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The 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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