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The Recyclery is a non-profit used-bicycle collective.

Bicycle sales are held from 10am - Noon every Saturday. Check our calendar for Open Shop times to work on your own bike. Learn about classes, volunteering or donating a bike.

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Latest News

Bike Parking at Evanston Whole Foods

The South Evanston Whole Foods has new bike parking. The Recyclery provided the wheels. We used to hold bike sales in this parking lot before we had a storefront, so it's fitting to have a symbolic presence here!

2012-05-16 10:26:03

Patagonia

For Bike to Work Week, Patagonia is donating funds to The Recyclery based on every mile their staff commutes by bike! We are super grateful for their support. Join us at Patagonia for the screening of VELO at 7pm on Thursday and bring your bicycle donations to Patagonia on Saturday 10am-2pm.

2012-05-15 10:07:31

June & July Classes

Tune-Up Class June 20 & 27
a two-part bicycle tune-up class taught by Tzippy. Wednesday evenings 6-9pm, June 20 & 27. An introduction to bicycle mechanics, this class is for folks that are still learning about the functions of their bike and want to gain basic knowledge of how to properly maintain their bicycle. Here you will learn how to do a routine check-up for problems on your bike: Week one: Tool use/understanding, flats, checking bikes for problems. Week two: Brakes, derailleur systems, drive-train. Costs $75.

Overhaul Class June 4 - July 9
A six-week overhaul class at the Recyclery Collective. Monday evenings 6-9pm, June 4 - July 9. You'll learn how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust each major mechanical system of your bicycle week-by-week. We recommend the tune-up class before this if you are not used to basic tool use and repairs like fixing a flat. Sharlyn is teaching this one. Costs $180.

Overhaul Class July 11 - August 15
A six-week overhaul class at the Recyclery Collective. Wednesday evenings 6-9pm, July 11 - August 15. You'll learn how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust each major mechanical system of your bicycle week-by-week. We recommend the tune-up class before this if you are not used to basic tool use and repairs like fixing a flat. Froilan is teaching this one. Costs $180.

2012-05-07 11:16:35

Upcoming Events at Patagonia

Join us for these to events at Patagonia Lincoln Park.

VELO Film Screening
Thursday May 17, 7pm
Celebrate National Bike to Work Week at Patagonia with a screening of the film Velo. You will be transported around the country to witness not only five distinct and beautiful styles of bicycling, but the stories behind them. After the film stay and hear from World Bicycle Relief and The Recyclery how a bicycle can impact a life.

Used Bike Drive
Saturday May 19, 10am-2pm
Drop off your old or used bike at Patagonia in Lincoln Park. The Recyclery will fix it up and give it away to those in need through their Freecyclery program, use it in their youth classes, or sell it. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit's educational programs.

2012-04-25 10:21:44

Class Update

We added a Sunday evening Tune-Up! Pay for a class here to sign up.

Tune-Up Class
April 18 & 25
Wednesday evenings 6-9pm
A two-part bicycle tune-up class. Wednesday evenings 6-9pm, April 18 & 25. An introduction to bicycle mechanics, this class is for folks that are still learning about the functions of their bike and want to gain basic knowledge of how to properly maintain their bicycle. Here you will learn how to do a routine check-up for problems on your bike: Week one: Tool use/understanding, flats, checking bikes for problems. Week two: Brakes, derailleur systems, drive-train. Tzippy is teaching this one. Costs $75.

Tune-Up Class
April 29th & May 6th
Sunday evenings 6-9pm
A two-part bicycle tune-up class. Sunday evenings 6-9pm, April 29 & May 6. An introduction to bicycle mechanics, this class is for folks that are still learning about the functions of their bike and want to gain basic knowledge of how to properly maintain their bicycle. Here you will learn how to do a routine check-up for problems on your bike: Week one: Tool use/understanding, flats, checking bikes for problems. Week two: Brakes, derailleur systems, drive-train. Sharlyn is teaching this one. Costs $75.

Overhaul Class
May 2 - June 6
Wednesday evenings 6-9pm
A six-week overhaul class. Wednesday evenings 6-9pm, May 2 - June 6. You'll learn how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust each major mechanical system of your bicycle week-by-week. We recommend the tune-up class before this if you are not used to basic tool use and repairs like fixing a flat. This class is taught by Froilan and costs $180.

2012-03-30 10:27:45

April and May Classes

We have a couple of classes coming up! Pay for a class here to sign up.

2012-03-21 09:48:46