FAQ
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) has been a leader in the Edmonton and area environmental and 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 winter hours: (effective October 1, 2009)
Monday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday: Courses run from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (first, third and fifth of the month, women/trans only): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (all others, cleaning and bike stripping/building only, no personal projects): 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm
Closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise noted
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1pm-2pm
Learning To Love your Bike: A hands on bike workshop
Hands-on workshop as part of Grant MacEwan Common Ground Sustainability Week.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Basic bike maintenance seminar
Learn the basics of bike repair in this 3 hour seminar covering everything you need to know to tune up your two wheeler.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Wheel care seminar
Learn how to care and repair for your bike’s wheels in this seminar covering hub overhauls and adjustments, spoke replacement and wheel truing.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Movie night at BikeWorks
Come on down to BikeWorks for an evening of cycling cinema. We’ll be screeing B.I.K.E (http://www.bike-films.com/). Note that this film is unrated, and contains content and language that may not be appropriate for all ages. We’ll be showing a more family-friendly film in April.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Basic bike maintenance seminar
Learn the basics of bike repair in this 3 hour seminar covering everything you need to know to tune up your two wheeler.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Drivetrain Overhaul and Maintenance seminar
The drivetrain is one of the most complex and important parts of any bike. Learn how to keep it running smoothly by attending this 3 hour seminar.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Specialized Bike Tool seminar
Bicycle repair incorporates a fascinating variety of tools, many unique to the industry. Come learn about the more specialized variety and how to use them!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Basic bike maintenance seminar
Learn the basics of bike repair in this 3 hour seminar covering everything you need to know to tune up your two wheeler.
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