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Boise Bicycle Project A place where everyone is welcome and all bikes belong.
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We believe that Boise has the potential to be the “Bicycling Capital of America” and we strive to help the city obtain that title every day. BBP is the only nonprofit to earn Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly Business (in fact, there are only 9 business in the whole country) from The League of American Cyclists.

-BBP is a Member and Volunteer supported organization, and a Nonprofit Bicycle Cooperative

-BBP invites you to become a valued Member and/or Volunteer and help sustain our programs:

As Boise’s only DIY bike shop cooperative, we rely on Members for support, decision-making and spreading BBP’s message

-Become a part of BBP as a Member, a Volunteer, by donating and by spreading the BBP message!

10/20/2026

Sharing another reminder that our Holiday Kids Bike Drive is happening on Saturday, November 7th!

What’s so special about donating a kids bike on this day for our upcoming giveaway? Well, we have a whole crew of BBP staff and volunteers who will be there, ready to receive your donation and get it in the queue to be fixed up for a local child this December. As with everything we do, we couldn’t make our Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway possible without the tremendous support of our community volunteering, donating kids bikes, etc. Our community coming together is what makes the giveaway so special.

If you have a kids bike that has been outgrown, please bring it to our Holiday Kids Bike Drive. On November 7th, you can drop off your bikes at the Boise Bicycle Project between 11 AM - 4:30 PM, or at one of the “Roundhouse Bike Roundup” locations between 9 AM - 12 PM:

The Clara, Eagle
Dovetail, Meridian
Columbia Village, Southeast Boise
Ridgecrest Commons, Nampa
Crosshatch, Garden City

Thank you for providing additional drop-off locations again this year! More information about our Holiday Kids Bike Drive can be found at boisebicycleproject.org/calendar

We can’t believe it either! Officially announcing our Holiday Kids Bike Drive, happening on Saturday, November 7th.The H...
10/13/2026

We can’t believe it either! Officially announcing our Holiday Kids Bike Drive, happening on Saturday, November 7th.

The Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway is right around the corner on December 19th, and so we are in the process of preparing to receive hundreds of kids bikes that we will refurbish, transform to match a child’s drawing, and given away in December.

It’s a great time to dust off kids bikes that have been sitting in the garage or on the patio, and bring them on down to BBP for a child who will ride it! On November 7th, you can drop off your bikes at the Boise Bicycle Project between 11 AM - 4:30 PM, or at one of the “Roundhouse Bike Roundup” locations between 9 AM - 12 PM:

The Clara, Eagle
Dovetail, Meridian
Columbia Village, Southeast Boise
Ridgecrest Commons, Nampa
Crosshatch, Garden City

Thank you Roundhouse for providing additional drop off locations again this year! More information about our Holiday Kids Bike Drive can be found at boisebicycleproject.org/calendar

10/13/2026

Get ready to vote on November 3rd & attend the ACHD Commissioners Forum this Wednesday, October 14th, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Lost Grove Brewing in the Lusk District!

This nonpartisan, educational candidate forum will be hosted by BBP and supported by Babe Vote. Hear candidates share their perspectives on transportation, infrastructure, and the future of Ada County, and learn more about the decisions that will shape our streets for years to come. Your voice and your vote matter in building a community where safe, connected, and equitable transportation options are a reality.

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) oversees the planning, construction, and improvement of our local road network, shaping how we get around our communities every day. With major changes to this year’s election and important decisions ahead for walking, biking, and driving, it’s more important than ever to hear directly from the candidates.

We have also put together a voter guide for the 2026 ACHD Commissioners Election, including candidate information, key dates and voting details, and ways to get involved in advocating for safer streets. You can find the guide on our website at boisebicycleproject.org/about/blog

We're proud to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day today, and recognize that we operate and reside on the traditional, anc...
10/12/2026

We're proud to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day today, and recognize that we operate and reside on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute tribes. To honor this fact, we partner with our tribal communities to offer access to bicycles and all the opportunities and joy that come with them. Our Programs Coordinator, Anika, shares a memory from when we were able to join the Shoshone-Paiute people of Duck Valley at their Arbor Day celebration:

"In May we ran a mini-giveaway at the Duck Valley Reservation, joining their community day celebration with a handful of BBP staff, more than a dozen generous volunteers, 113 bikes and a traffic garden. Neighbors shared meals together, competed to catch the heaviest fish, and offered one another resources ranging from free pet toys to harm reduction supplies to legal services. When it was time for the giveaway, a line formed around our 113-strong bicycle fleet, a bell rang, and families hand-picked their new refurbished bicycles from the flock.

Hot laps in the traffic garden ensued immediately. Kids were racing, skidding, jousting with pool noodles, giggling, just hootin’ and hollerin’ on their new bikes! One young woman’s chain kept falling off. She put it back on every time, and with relative ease. I offered to fix it for good, but she wasn’t interested until finally it happened enough times that I convinced her we could fix it. I grabbed my tools, had her flip the bike on its saddle, demonstrated how to loosen the rear axle nuts, and handed her my 15mm wrench. She proceeded to remove the wheel with astronomical ease and more confidence than most adults I’ve taught. 'You’ve done this before?' I asked. She smirked a shy smile. I always make a point to tell girls: 'You’re a natural mechanic. You got this.' Virtually independent, she pulled the wheel back to tension the chain, snugged the axle bolts back down, set the tool in my hand, and rolled right back into the traffic garden."

Who decides what our streets look like, how we get around, and how our transportation system grows? Your local elected o...
10/09/2026

Who decides what our streets look like, how we get around, and how our transportation system grows? Your local elected officials play a big role and it’s worth knowing where the candidates stand.

Join us for the ACHD Commissioners Forum, a nonpartisan, educational opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their perspectives on transportation, infrastructure, and the future of our community. Through a moderated discussion, candidates will share their visions and priorities for Ada County. All ages are welcome!

Also make sure to check our our newly shared 2026 ACHD Commissioners Election Voter Guide includes candidate information, key dates and voting details, and ways to get involved. Our guide will be updated with a transcript from the forum on Friday, October 16th.

🗳️ Election Day is November 3. Take time before to get informed and ask questions!

Find the forum details and voter guide using the links in our bio, or by visiting boisebicycleproject.org/calendar and boisebicycleproject.org/about/blog/voter-guide-achd-election-2026

10/08/2026

Membership at the Boise Bicycle Project… It’s like having a personal mechanic with you at all times! 🔧

With a BBP membership, you get to learn mechanical skills to keep your bike running smoothly! You also get mechanic-assisted stand time where we help you work on your bike, year-round shop discounts, pre-scheduled appointments, and much more! We also have affordable membership options for everyone (including discounts for students, healthcare workers, military, and more). Plus you get to support your local non-profit bike shop to bring these services to hundreds of folks who need them.

This month, BBP members get 30% off recycled parts, project bikes, and frames throughout October. 🍂 And when you sign up for membership during our drive this month, you’ll also receive surprise custom BBP swag at our members-only party in November! Could it be another shirt? A hat? Or something else entirely…? You’ll have to wait and see! 

If you’re already a member, you can still join us, too. Upgrade to a sustaining membership, gift a membership to a friend or someone in need, or refer a new member, and you’ll get the surprise swag, too. If you’re a current member, you can also purchase the item at the November party or in the shop. To be revealed soon! 👻
Visit the link in our bio or boisebicycleproject.org/membership to learn more. 

We’re here when you need us most! 🙌

🎬: Eric Straubhar

Join our Disc Brake Clinic, round 2! Next Wednesday, October 14th from 6 - 8 PM at BBP. This will be the final clinic of...
10/07/2026

Join our Disc Brake Clinic, round 2! Next Wednesday, October 14th from 6 - 8 PM at BBP. This will be the final clinic of 2026, free for BBP members and $10 for non-members (+ if you become a BBP member this month, you’ll get many other perks… see our website for more details!)

We will be discussing and demonstrating how and when to service your disc brake setups. This clinic will mainly focus on mountain bikes, but many of the skills learned will be transferable to other types of bikes. Topics will include caliper alignment, rotor alignment, tensioning of mechanical brakes, and possibly a bleed demonstration for Shimano mountain style brakes.

Clinics are structured as a lecture and demonstration so you do not need to bring your own bike. Instead, we’ll be covering how to do the repairs and encouraging you to sign up for a time to come to our shop and practice the skills you learned during the clinic!

Hey there BBP community! With all of the hubbub around Open Streets Boise and our October Membership Drive, we are remin...
10/02/2026

Hey there BBP community! With all of the hubbub around Open Streets Boise and our October Membership Drive, we are reminding you last minute that FEM Night is happening TONIGHT, October 2nd, from 6 - 8 PM in our shop.

We’re going to have 14 awesome prizes from HANDUP that we’ll be giving away! Lost Grove Brewing - La Pointe will generously be providing free b**r at this FEM Night, and we encourage you to bring your bike and a dish to share!

FEM Night is our way to create a safe space for women and folks in the LGBTQ+ community to learn bike mechanics. If you’re not part of this group, we invite you to check out additional shop classes and events on our calendar at boisebicycleproject.org/calendar

Join us during our October Membership Drive! 🍂During October, BBP members can save 30% on recycled parts, project bikes,...
10/01/2026

Join us during our October Membership Drive! 🍂

During October, BBP members can save 30% on recycled parts, project bikes, and bike frames, along with their usual 20% off refurbished bikes and 10% off new parts and accessories. 

Custom BBP swag will be given to those who sign up, renew, gift, or upgrade their membership during the month of October during our November members-only party! Current members will also be able to purchase this surprise swag after the membership drive in November. 

Membership starts at just $9/month, or $100 per year! We also have membership types for everyone, including reduced-rate memberships for $6/month or $70 per year, and discounts for families, students, teachers, healthcare workers, military, first responders, librarians, and seniors.

Your membership also unlocks year-round perks like mechanic-assisted stand time, pre-scheduled shop appointments, and discounts on shop inventory - bikes & parts! More information on membership & our October drive is available at boisebicycleproject.org/membership or by using the link in our bio.

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1027 S Lusk Street
Boise, ID
83706

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Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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