Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions - Donations, Media Inquiries, Sales, Rentals, Hours, Location, Bike Racks, Work Shop, Cost, etc.
About EBC
Read about the EBC, history, and information about the current board.
What we do
The Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society (EBC) is a registered non-profit society that has been a leader in the Edmonton cycling community since 1980. Our goal is to support the bicycle as a healthy and ecologically-sound mode of everyday urban travel.
Do we sell used bikes? Can you donate old bikes to us? What are our hours? Do we teach you how to repair your bike? Read our FAQ for answers.
Current Board Members
Who exactly are the folks keeping the bike that is EBC upright and moving forward for the coming year?
History of EBC
In 1980, a group of like-minded, bicycle-commuting enthusiasts decided it was time to band together to encourage and help more people to get around Edmonton by bicycle. On August 1 of that year, the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society was officially born!
Grainge and Allsopp Memorial Awards
Every year at the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society annual general meeting (AGM), we award two people with awards recognizing their contribution to the cycling community.
The Dale Allsopp Award is awarded to people for bringing something special to the organisation (innovation, volunteering, energy). The Jack Grainge Award is given to celebrate a life-time commitment to cycling in the broader community.
Map to EBC & Contact Information
A map to EBC, with directions from major parts of town.
BikeWorks South Hours:
(effective May 2, 2012)
Monday: 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday: closed (reserved for bike building, 6pm - 9pm)
Wednesday: 2pm - 8pm
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month reserved for Women and Transgendered persons only, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month open to the general public
BikeWorks North Hours:
Throughout May, BikeWorks North will be operating in limited capacity as we continue renovations. There will be limited bike sales, limited used parts available, and only a limited selection of new parts. For full service, please visit BikeWorks South.
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
BikeWorks (both locations) is closed for statutory holidays unless otherwise noted. We will be closed on Victoria Day, May 21, 2012.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
1pm-4pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance
If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!
Friday May 18, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Gearing Demystified
Derailleurs, shifters and the drivetrain are the focus of this class. Learn how to align and set up derailleurs, replace and tension the cables and how to keep your gears shifting accurately & smoothly.
Monday, May 21, 2012
6:00 - 9:00pm
Gearing Demystified
Derailleurs, shifters and the drivetrain are the focus of this class. Learn how to align and set up derailleurs, replace and tension the cables and how to keep your gears shifting accurately & smoothly.
Sunday May 27, 2012
10am-3pm
Stephie’s Bike Tour for the Stollery
5 km family bike tour and 30 km recreation bike tours as fundraising event for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.
Monday May May 28, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance - North Shop Edtion
If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!
Friday, June 8, 2012
Meet at Da Capo Caffe (8738 109 St) at 8pm. Depart at 8:30pm. Concert at 9:30pm. Cocktails & live jazz in lobby follows concert.
Bike to the Symphony 2012
Join us for the third annual Bike to the Symphony ride. Tickets on sale now until May 25 for $20 (members, non-members $30 including a new membership). Dress up for the ride or pack your dress or suit and change once we arrive at the Winspear. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Cyclists! Meet at Da Capo Caffe at 8pm for free refreshments, courtesy Da Capo.
Saturday June 9, 2012 - Sunday June 10, 2012
7:30am
MS Bike Tour
A two day, 185 km roundtrop bike tour from Leduc to Camrose to fundraise for the MS Society of Canada.
Thursday June 21, 2012 - Sunday June 24, 2012
Bike!Bike! 2012 conference
Bike! Bike! is an annual conference organized by and for not-for-profit community bicycle collectives (such as Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society!) since 2004.
Tuesday June 26, 2012 - Friday June 29, 2012
Velo-city Global Cycling Planning Conference
The most notable cycling planning conference in the world is coming to Vancouver in June 2012. Velo-city Global is the offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation.
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| High: 12°C Low: 6°C Chance of showers |