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The Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society (EBC), a non-profit society formed in 1980, is a leader in the Edmonton cycling community. We support people using bicycles as everyday urban travel.

We sell used bikes, accept donated bikes, and run bike repair and riding courses. We also operate a volunteer-run community bike workshop where you can drop in and learn how to fix your bike. For more info, including workshop hours, read our FAQ.

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May

09

2010

Volunteers wanted at Bikeworks - Please take our availablity survey

0 comments at 1:55 pm posted by Erich Welz

Ever considered volunteering at bikeworks but didn’t know where to start? Are you a current volunteer who wants to maximize how often the shop is open? Just curious about volunteering at EBC? We’re trying to put together a schedule for Summer 2010. With your help, EBC can be open 7 days a week. Mechanic training and volunteer orientations available. Volunteer Greeters and Mechanics wanted. Current volunteers please provide your availability so that we can determine the best schedule for everyone.  Link to the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TQ9NBLB

Nov

25

2009

November Volunteer Appreciation Night

0 comments at 6:48 pm posted by Jim Storrie

Each month, we try to host a fun event to thank our many volunteers for making EBC the great organization it is.

This month we are having a movie night–we will be screening The Triplets of Bellevue and The Bicycle Thief at Bikeworks, starting at 6:30pm until about 11:30pm, on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Pizza and sodas will be provided by EBC, but feel free to bring snacks.

If you’ve volunteered at all this year, we’d like to thank you for your help, so come on by. And if you haven’t had a chance to take part in any EBC activities yet, come by too and get to know everyone.

For more information, please see http://edmontonbikes.ca/calendar.

Jun

16

2009

Volunteer at BikeWorks

0 comments at 1:55 pm posted by Chris C

If you’re interested in volunteering at our community bike shop, BikeWorks, then come attend our volunteer orientation this Sunday, June 21 at 5pm at BikeWorks.  We’ll go over how the shop is run (procedures and policies), where things are, and how to handle various scenarios.

It’ll also be a good opportunity to meet the other volunteers.  If you’re interested in volunteering, but aren’t sure about your mechanical knowledge, we can partner you up with a mechanic that can mentor you.

For those that can’t attend the first session, an alternate session will happen on Sunday, June 28 at 2pm at BikeWorks.

Apr

03

2009

EBC is always looking for volunteers!

0 comments at 2:48 pm posted by zoro

Are you interested in volunteering for EBC but not sure how to go about it? You don’t need to have any mechanical experience to volunteer for us! We are always looking for people to help out at the shop or with other tasks (ie: outreach, community events, etc…). If you are interested in volunteering for EBC, please contact Zoe at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

May

30

2008

The Underwear Affair

0 comments at 2:18 pm posted by Chris C

The Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair is looking for a large group of volunteers who are able to bike, in order to set the pace for the walk and run courses, as well as to be the caboose.  If you’re interested in volunteering with this event on behalf of EBC, please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

May

23

2008

Volunteer for bike month

0 comments at 5:55 pm posted by Molly

Bike Month is fast approaching and we need your help! Please let me know if some of the following volunteer opportunities resonate with you. Open this link to see what positions are available and then contact Molly at
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May

16

2008

Volunteer coordinator wanted

0 comments at 10:41 am posted by Molly

Come work for EBC this summer - scads of fun!

May

02

2008

Volunteers needed to help teach adults to ride

0 comments at 9:14 am posted by Scott H

EBC is looking for volunteers for our adult cycling courses.

May

02

2008

Tandem captains needed!

0 comments at 9:11 am posted by Scott H

EBC is looking for volunteers to help people in the city who can’t operate a bicycle on their own experience the joys of cycling!

Feb

18

2008

Upcoming BikeWorks volunteer opportunities

0 comments at 9:51 pm posted by Kent

A couple of dates are planned to help get BikeWorks ready for the summer bicycling season.  The first is a shop clean-up afternoon on February 24, 2008.  The second is a bike building session during the afternoon of March 9.  Check out the calendar for more info.

Jan

31

2008

Volunteers needed for special needs learn-to-bike courses

0 comments at 3:29 pm posted by Scott H

Instructor John Collier is looking for experienced cyclists to help out with spring and fall special needs learn-to-bike courses.

BikeWorks hours: (effective June 1, 2010)
Monday-Thursday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (first and third of the month, women and transgendered persons only): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (all others): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Closed on holidays unless otherwise noted.

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Friday, September 3, 2010 - Monday September 6, 2010
various
Bike to the Symphony Under the Sky

A diverse line-up of orchestral concerts that span everything from Bach to Billy Joel!  EBC will be on-site with bike parking smile

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
7pm-8pm
Cycling in Edmonton info session

EBC will be at the Lois Hole Library to talk about all thing related to cycling in Edmonton for this one hour session

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Tuesday September 7, Saturday September 11, Tuesday September 14, and Saturday September 18 (all four days)
Tuesdays 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CAN-BIKE 2 Course in September

EBC is offering a Canadian Cycling Association CAN-BIKE 2 course beginning September 11. CAN-BIKE 2 is an 18 hour, on-road cycling course.

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Saturday, September 11, 2010
1pm-3pm
Basic Bike Maintenance at Lois Hole Library

EBC will be at the Lois Hole Library for this very popular workshop.  Maximum of 20 participants.

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Sunday, September 12, 2010
9am-8pm
Tour de Perogy 2010

Ride with us to the Ukrainian Heritage Village for their Harvest Food Festival!  It’s a leisurely, social ride with delicious food.

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Saturday, September 18, 2010
8pm
Krank - A - Thon

Krank-A-Thon is a unique opportunity for cyclists and non-cyclists to saddle up for a challenging and fun YMCA charity ride.

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Sunday, September 26, 2010
10am-4pm
Velocity Cycle’s Interclub “Harvest Ride”

The ride is open to everyone from club racers to recreational riders.  The routes will start in Ardrossan and loop through beautiful Strathcona County.

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Sunday, October 3, 2010
1pm-3pm
EBC Annual General Meeting 2010

Save the date! Details TBA