Kickstand

East Vancouver’s volunteer-run community bike shop

LOCATED AT 1187 Parker street, near clark and venables

At Kickstand, we promote the bicycle as a tool for education, empowerment, neighborhood cohesion, environmental protection, and active transportation.

Kickstand is a volunteer-run cycling and recycling resource center, located in East Vancouver. A non-profit society, we provide a low-barrier and affordable workspace to anyone interested in repairing or working on their bike. You can learn bike mechanics here too! Kickstand volunteers, guide individuals to repair, dismantle and refurbish bikes on their own.

Did you know that kickstand is volunteer run?

That mean’s that sometimes we have to make changes to our hours at short notice. To ensure we’re open when you drop by, make sure to check our social media for the most up-to-date information. We do our best to give the public 24hrs notice!

Kickstand is open to the public :

Monday 5pm-9pm
Wednesday 5pm-9pm
Thursday 6pm-9pm (Women, Trans, & Queer access night)
FRIDAY 5PM-9PM
SUNDAY 1PM-5PM
MAKE SURE TO CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA JUST IN CASE WE HAD TO CLOSE LAST MINUTE!

Kickstand is NOT offering

Drop-off repairs

Kickstand is offering

New and used parts and accessories
Friendly, hands-off advice
Refurbished bike sales
DIY

If our open to the public days don’t meet your needs, check out these other resources:

Check out Pedals for the People to apply for a no cost bicycle.
Our Community Bikes offers a variety of access nights, workshops and courses.
Mobi rideshare bikes are available for easy access to bikes

A photograph of several people indoors working on bicycles on bike stands. One person is holding in a hammer and crouching while examining the lower half of the bike.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Use our tools and work space or learn to fix up your own bike with the support of our volunteer mechanics.

A photograph of several bicycles and bike wheels hanging from a handmade wooden storage stand.

Check out our bikes

Buy a refurbished bike, or build your own bike. Come by the shop during the new operational hours (Wednesday and Sunday) to see what’s available.

A photograph of several people working indoors at a bike stand or at a work bench filled with tools.

Volunteer

Keep us going by volunteering! It’s a great opportunity to meet people and learn while giving back to your community.

A photograph of two milk crates filled with bicycle parts, specifically brake levers.

DONATE

Help out by donating your used bikes, parts, tools, rags, and more. Your donations go a long way.

Community partners

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We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia