Lincoln Bike Kitchen

Connecting Community and Cycling

Need a Bike for a Child?

We provide bikes to any child 13 years or younger upon request of their parent, guardian or caring adult.
Click here to request a bike for a child age 13 or younger

Need a Bike for an Adult?

If you are an adult that needs a bike to get to work or school we partner with Community Outreach Organizations, Lincoln / Lancaster courts, and Lincoln Public Schools to assist adults to get a bike for daily transportation needs. If you are an adult in need of a bike email us or have your sponsoring organization email info@lincolnbikekitchen.org We will provide details on how to qualify for a free adult bike.

Want to Donate a Bike?

We are in Need of Bike Donations
Your bike donation is important to us so please donate during our shop hours to make sure we receive your donation and to give us an opportunity to thank you. We also love showing people what we do so if you want to snoop around our shop just ask.
Shop Hours:

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

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

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What's Happening

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

Get Involved at LBK

Want to Volunteer?
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 1000 bikes this year. Our goal is to reach 1200 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