Our Community Bikes, with the support of Metro Vancouver, is delivering bike events in schools across the region to support students, teachers and parents to bike more and learn about bicycle recycling, repair and maintenance. 

What to host a bike event in your school? More information on 2026 opportunities are coming soon.

The bike events available to schools:

Bike Repair Cafe 

A Bike Repair Cafe is a pop-up repair station at the school. Students bring their bikes in for basic repairs, tune-ups, and to learn about bike maintenance and recycling. Students will gain knowledge of bike systems, tool use and repair techniques. OCB provides 2 bike mechanics for a 2 hour repair station. OCB provides tools, stands, parts and materials. All bicycles, e-bikes and scooters are welcome. No electronic repairs. Schools provide advance promotion, tables and chairs.

Bike Safety Workshop

A Safety Workshop covers the ABCs bike safety check, bike fit seat height assessment, and the systems of a bike (brakes, gears). Students bring bicycles to school. Students gain knowledge of basic safety maintenance, bike fit and systems. OCB provides one mechanic, tools, stands and materials for a 1 hour workshop. All bicycles, e-bikes and scooters are welcome. Schools provide advance promotion and workshop support (i.e., volunteers, parent, teacher).

Bike Swap 

A Bike Swap is an event for trading or swapping a bicycle for another bicycle. Ideal for students that have outgrown the size of their bike. Hosting a bike swap event is ideal for schools that have already hosted a repair clinic and/or have a strong existing cycling culture at the school. OCB collaborates with the school to design a bespoke swap event. OCB provides mechanics, tools, and swap structure. Schools provide advance promotion and swap support (i.e., volunteers, parent, teacher).