Recycle-a-Bicycle is an innovative, fun youth training and environmental education initiative that has taken root in New York City public schools and respected after-school youth programs.

Recycle-A-Bicycle promotes everyday bicycle use, and it is a great place to learn bicycle mechanics, interact with positive, forward-thinking NYC youth. Our retail shops are the place to find that city bike you need.

What's New?

>>> EVENT Cycle Craft Workshop
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 7:00pm - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 9:00pm
DUMBO Retail Store
Please join us for another Recycled Arts Workshop on Tuesday, May 20 at 7pm in our DUMBO store. Come brainstorm projects and learn first-hand how to teach small groups of kids to turn old bicycle parts into functional objects and beautiful works of art! Participants will then be eligible to help out at a number of community events throughout 2008. This workshop will be led by the Artist, Pasqualina Azzarello.

>>> Mechanic Wanted. We are hiring: We are currently seeking a Mechanic who would enjoy working with recycled bikes and young adults. Please go to our Employment Page and check out our current job posting.

>>> How secure is your bike?:

Keep your bike safe- make sure you lock it properly!
Please watch this Video from Street Films to learn more.
And remember, we sell locks and chains!

RAB In The News

>>> Cheap bikes!!!
Time Out New York- Bicycle Issue, April 30, 2008
The two-wheeler is already a waist-friendly alternative to that monthly MetroCard. Find out where to get great rides that won't slim down your wallet as well. (We looked for places with models under $200.)

>>> Spring biking tune-up tips
Time Out New York- Bicycle Issue, April 30, 2008
Your poor two-wheeler has been clogging your stairway landing for the past five months. City grease monkeys explain how to shape it up for another riding season.

>>> Street Beat Weekly Wrap- DUMBO
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, January 24, 2008
Recycle-A-Bicycle has moved a few blocks to 35 Pearl St. (at Plymouth) where they have more space to continue their mission for training and educating NYC’s youth about recycling, craftsmanship, the environment, energy consumption, urban planning, fitness, physics and the overall positive application of creative thinking and hard work. Started in the Lower East Side almost 15 years ago, they are now a registered 501 C3 organization.