Boise Bicycle Project

About

BBP is a DIY bicycle repair space and recycling center, we offer membership and volunteer opportunities. We invite you to visit us during open hours!

Story

We believe that Boise has the potential to be the “Bicycling Capital of America” and we strive to help the city obtain that title every day. BBP is the only nonprofit to earn Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly Business (in fact, there are only 9 business in the whole country) from The League of American Cyclists.

-BBP is a Member and Volunteer supported organization, and a Nonprofit Bicycle Cooperative

-BBP invites you to become a valued Member and/or Volunteer and help sustain our programs:

As Boise’s only DIY bike shop cooperative, we rely on Members for support, decision-making and spreading BBP’s message

~Alley Cat Membership - $60 annual fee
•Unlimited access to use the stand, tools and mechanic’s help
•10% discount on in shop purchases
•Weekly Member’s nights - Bicycle Mechanic 201 Classes, group rides, lectures
•Item watch list (if we don’t have it, we will keep an eye out for your part)

~Century Ride Membership - $100 annual fee
•All the above benefits… PLUS…
•15% discount on in shop purchases
•Place specialty orders from supplier catalog
•Access to the Master Bench and accompanying tools

~Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers overhaul bicycles that roll out to underserved kids and adults in our community, organize and staff events and help with office tasks

•Register for an orientation at www.boisebicycleproject.org/volunteer
•BBP also offers weekly Bicycle Mechanic 101 Classes to Volunteers

~Donations
•View our needs at www.boisebicycleproject.org/donations

-BBP’s doors are open to the public for:
~DIY bicycle repair (Mechanic assistance is always available)
•$10/hour to use the stand, tools and mechanic’s help
•Walk-in services are offered on a first come, first serve basis
•Walk-in hours are: Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 11-5PM and Sat. from 11-4PM

~Shopping for parts and quality refurbished bicycles
• Shopping hours are: Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 11-6PM and Sat., Sun. from 11-5PM

-Become a part of BBP as a Member, a Volunteer, by donating and by spreading the BBP message!

Mission

Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) is a community-oriented effort to promote the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling. It functions as a bicycle recycling center and an educational workspace in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. Through education and access to inexpensive bicycles we strive to build a stronger bicycling community.

Products

-Shopping and Donation hours are:
Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 11-6PM and Sat., Sun from 11-5PM

-Member and Walk-in Shop Use hours are:
Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 11-5PM and Sat. from 11-4PM
Sun. shop time is for certified members only 11-4PM

-Member's Night:
Bicycle Mechanic 201 Classes
Fri.....................................6-8PM


-Monthly Volunteer Opportunities:
Each Tuesday.......................6-8PM Volunteer Night
Each Thursday......................6-8PM Volunteer Night
Sign up for Volunteer Orientation online

-Events Open to the public
Monthly Social Ride
First Friday..........................6:30-8PM