Want to learn how to fix your bike?

Every Wednesday and Sunday throughout the year, the Time’s Up Bike Co-Op holds open workshops from 5 to 8pm at our shop space at 626 E. 14th Street. During these hours, you can bring your bike and work on it yourself with free tools, repair stands, and the aid of Time’s Up! mechanics. Low-cost repair parts are available.

Additionally, on every first and third Saturday from April to November, we host outdoor bike repair classes at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden on the Lower East Side where you can learn about the basics of bicycle maintenance. These workshops typically take place at 1pm.

In case of inclement weather, you may want to check our Instagram page for special announcements about open shop hours or workshops. You can also use Instagram to contact Times Up co-op volunteers regarding workshop schedules, bike repairs, donations, or becoming a volunteer mechanic. 

All workshops and classes are free. Shop users are encouraged to make an optional donation of $2–5 per visit, or to become a contributing member of the bike co-op with a $20 annual donation in order to support our operations.

Hours and Locations

Donations and Bike Co-op Wishlist

Due to space constraints, we only accept donations of bikes or bike parts that are in good working condition and easily sellable. Please email xupbicyclecoop@gmail.com or speak with a volunteer before bringing in bikes or parts for donation. 

As a working bike shop, the co-op is always in need of common supplies such as tools, lubricant, cleaning supplies, bicycle repair stands, clean rags, and paper towels. Please speak with a volunteer or email us if you have any of these items to donate!

Calendar of Workshops and Classes

Becoming a Time’s Up! Bike Co-op Volunteer

Time’s Up! is an all-volunteer environmental education and direct action non-profit group. Our Bike Co-op’s goal is to give everyone enough knowledge to maintain their bikes, and hopefully, teach others to do the same.

There are many ways that you can volunteer and help Time’s Up!’s Bike Co-op. First and foremost, Time’s Up! relies on a strong membership base, so if you have not joined already, please do so at our Membership Page. If you are interested in becoming a mechanic, or in helping out with bicycle repair at the weekly workshops, e-mail xupbicyclecoop@gmail.com or drop by the Manhattan space (626 E 14th St.) on Wednesday or Sunday afternoons. We’ll pair you with a current mechanic so you can learn the ropes of the space and gain hands-on maintenance skills. If you cannot schedule a specific time for a committed volunteership, you can volunteer on an impromptu basis.

If you are interested in helping out at one of Time’s Up!’s group rides or other outdoor activities, e-mail timesup.events@gmail.com. Otherwise, the best thing you can do to help out is show up to the workshops and events regularly. There’s always ample opportunity to contribute and make a difference!