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Updates & Announcements

Our Next Tune Up Class is on the Books!

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Howdy! We’ve just scheduled our March Tune Up Class!!!
Sign up for a class here!
This two-part bicycle Tune Up Class will be taught by Katie and will introduce you to basic bicycle maintenance. We’ll cover tool and component terminology, fixing a flat, chain maintenance, brake pad replacement, and basic shifting adjustments.

Bring your own bike to the class and tune it up as we go along. We do not have storage, but we try to make sure it’s ridable by the […]

Become a Sponsor: Tailwind For Tools Open House

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Tailwind For Tools is our annual winter fundraiser. Every year it ends with an Open House party! Can you help us reach our $10,000 goal and have a true celebration?

Over the years we have crafted an enticing program for all ages and interests – from bike fixing to arts & crafts, to community panels. Every year we greet over 100 guests who beat the snow to spend time with their community.

The Open House party will be held on Sunday, February […]

Overhaul Class Scheduled!

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Join us for our six-session Deep Winter Overhaul Class, taught by Katie! We will be meeting Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, January 6th through February 3rd, skipping February 10th, with the final session on February 17th.

You’ll learn how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust each major mechanical system of your bicycle, week-by-week. We recommend taking our Tune Up Class before this if you are not used to basic tool use and repairs like fixing a flat. Registration is required, […]

Upcoming Class at The Recyclery

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Howdy! We’ve just scheduled our January Tune Up Class!!!
Sign up for a class here!
Tune Up Class
Sunday, January 6th, 6:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, January 13th, 6:00-9:00 PM

This two-part bicycle Tune-Up Class will be taught by Katie and will introduce you to basic bicycle maintenance. We’ll cover tool and component terminology, fixing a flat, chain maintenance, brake pad replacement, and basic shifting adjustments.

Bring your own bike to the class and tune it up as we go along. We do not have storage, but […]

4th Annual Tailwind for Tools Fun-draiser!

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Last year we surpassed our fundraising goal, coming in at $5,345.00 and making it our most successful fundraising campaign yet! Thanks to the generosity of our friends, we were able to sponsor more youth rides, train more young adults, give away more bikes, inaugurate new programming, and continue serving the Howard area community in Rogers Park. Please consider financially supporting our educational and Freecyclery programs this holiday season. When you donate to The Recyclery, you are helping to share […]

Join Our Upcoming Overhaul Class!

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We’ve already sold a few spots for our upcoming Overhaul Class! Don’t miss your chance to learn to overhaul your own bike during the changing of the seasons!!!

This six-session Winter Overhaul Class will taught by Matt and Martin. We will be meeting Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, November 4th through December 9th.

You’ll learn how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust each major mechanical system of your bicycle, week-by-week. We recommend taking our Tune Up Class before this if you […]

About Us

Our Mission

The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.

Our Vision

We envision a diverse, resilient neighborhood filled with knowledgeable, self-reliant cyclists.

Our Values

  • Collaboration: We create opportunities for people of all backgrounds to work, share, and learn together to support a practical form of transportation.

  • Social Justice: We provide tools and resources to empower underserved populations and nurture community leaders.

  • Ecological Sustainability: We encourage the mindful use of resources and promote cycling as a part of building more resilient communities.

  • Celebrating Everything We Do: We like to have fun while working hard to make bicycles and mechanics accessible.

Our Structure

The Recyclery is a 501c3 non-profit. All major decisions are made by a quorum of collective members at a twice-a-month meeting. Decisions are made by consensus and the collective is open to anyone willing to put in the time and effort to fulfill collective entry requirements. A few staff members are paid for administrative tasks, fixing bikes for sale, and teaching classes. Regular volunteers fix bikes that we give away and help during Open Shop.

Our Support

The Recyclery is grateful for all the support we receive from the wider community. We’d especially like to thank the Evanston Bicycle Club, Evanston Community Foundation, Reba Place Fellowship, and all of our bike-loving friends:

Hours

Bike Sales
• Saturday: 10am-noon
• Wednesday: 6pm-8pm
Open Shop
• Tuesday: 7pm-9pm
• Thursday: 7pm-9pm
• Saturday: 1-5p

W.T.F. (Women, Trans, Femme) Night
• 4th Sundays 6pm-9pm
Youth Open Shop
• Monday: 4-6pm
Volunteer Hours
• Tuesday: 12-5pm
• Wednesday: 6pm-8pm
• Friday: 5-8pm
Volunteer Orientation
• 2nd and 4th Thursdays 6pm
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Location

½ block north of the Howard stop

7628 N Paulina St. Chicago, IL 60626

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Contact Us

Call: 773-262-5900
Email: info@therecyclery.org
Snail mail :
The Recyclery Collective
7628 N Paulina St.
Chicago, IL
60626