PVD Bike Collective

PVD Bike Collective We are a community worker-run bike shop in Providence, RI. Note: This page is checked very infrequently. Contact us via Instagram or email!

Our mission is to connect people with free and low-cost bicycles and the tools and knowledge for their repair.

📣 NEW: We're adding Saturday open shop hours!Starting next week, our shop will be open from 11am - 2pm on the first Satu...
04/25/2024

📣 NEW: We're adding Saturday open shop hours!

Starting next week, our shop will be open from 11am - 2pm on the first Saturday of every month.

Don't worry, our weekly volunteer nights and open shops aren't going anywhere – they'll still be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, respectively. We hope to see you at the shop!

The Providence Bike Collective is building out a gear library! It's like a regular library, but instead of books, we len...
03/01/2024

The Providence Bike Collective is building out a gear library! It's like a regular library, but instead of books, we lend out bikepacking gear like tents, stoves, bike bags, and more.

"Bikepacking" or bike camping is when you carry all your gear with you on your bike to go on an overnight (or multi-night) bike trip, usually off the beaten path. It's an extremely fun and empowering way to use your bicycle, but obtaining the gear to do so can be very cost-prohibitive.

That's where the gear library comes in! Our vision is to have a library of items that are available to borrow so people can go on these kinds of adventures without the financial barrier.

We need to build out our library before we can start lending things out, and are seeking donations from the community. If you have any new or gently-used backpacking or bikepacking gear you'd like to donate, check out the link in our bio to see our wishlist and learn how to donate your stuff!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us via Instagram DM or via email at [email protected]

We are really excited about this project and hope you are too!

Thank you to everyone who has been attending our winter workshop series! Here are some photos from Intro to Electrical t...
02/25/2024

Thank you to everyone who has been attending our winter workshop series! Here are some photos from Intro to Electrical this week.

We still have a few more workshops coming up, including Computer Automated Design, How to Build A PC, and Seed Starting. 🖱️🌱🖥️🔧

Whether you come by for a workshop, volunteer night, or open shop, we look forward to seeing you at PBC 💜

Hi all!Coming at ya with more workshop series goodness!We have one new workshop, as well as an update to previously anno...
02/20/2024

Hi all!

Coming at ya with more workshop series goodness!

We have one new workshop, as well as an update to previously announced workshops. Please remember all workshops require signing up at the form (link in bio) to attend – we cannot guarantee spots in any of our workshops but will do our best to accommodate you and get you in your preferred workshop if you sign up for multiple.

(NEW) Build a PC
(POSTPONED) S24O: Intro to Bike Overnights – this has been postponed to March! If you didn't sign up before because the date didn't work, check it out!

Eagle-eyed observers may have noticed our "workshop a workshop" workshop was also removed from our sign up form – we needed to postpone this one as well, but don't have a new date yet. However if you're interested in teaching something in our space, don't hesitate to reach out!

Yay learning!

Hi all! We're excited to announce 9(!!!) more workshops in our workshop series!This time around we have:Computer Aided D...
02/09/2024

Hi all! We're excited to announce 9(!!!) more workshops in our workshop series!

This time around we have:
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Fundamentals
Playing with Power Tools
Holding Stuff Down
Trigonometry
Workshop a Workshop
Intro to Car Care
Fuel Your Ride
Tire Science
Understanding Bike Design + Fit
..with more to come! And hey, maybe it'll include a workshop YOU want to teach! Check out our "workshop a workshop" if you're interested in teaching something!

All workshops are sliding scale $0-$20 and will be held at our shop space at 50 Sims Ave, Providence. Please note that signing up *does not* guarantee you a spot – we will confirm with you via email one week before the workshop if you're in.

These slides contain *very* brief overviews of the workshops, so go to the sign up form for more detailed descriptions.

LINK IN BIO TO SIGN UP!!! We're so excited to learn with you!

Thank you again to for the lovely art!

The PBC workshop series is BACK! Come learn practical hands-on skills with us – no experience required!If you already fe...
02/02/2024

The PBC workshop series is BACK! Come learn practical hands-on skills with us – no experience required!

If you already feel comfortable with these skills, we ask you to make space for those who are newer to them. All workshops are pay-what-you-can, $0-20, and will be held at our shop at 50 Sims Ave, Providence!

We're kicking things off with the following workshops:
Intro to Web Development
Intro to Electrical
S24O: Bike Overnights For Beginners
Seed Starting
..with many more to come!

Because we expect more interest than we have spots for, please note that signing up *does not* mean you are guaranteed a spot - we will confirm with you via email at least one week before the workshop. We are trying to make sure that as many people get to participate in at least one workshop as possible :)

These slides contain very brief overviews of what the workshops entail, our sign up form has much more in-depth descriptions. Check out the link in our bio to sign up!!! We look forward to learning with you!

(P.S. If you're interested in teaching a workshop, but don't know where to start, we will be hosting another "Workshops workshop" soon... stay tuned!)

Thank you to for the wonderful art!

In addition to our normal shop hours tonight, we'll be open THIS SATURDAY, December 16th from 10am - 2pm. If your commut...
12/14/2023

In addition to our normal shop hours tonight, we'll be open THIS SATURDAY, December 16th from 10am - 2pm. If your commute has been affected by the bridge closure and you're considering biking, bring your bike by the shop where our volunteers can help you fix it up to safely ride!

Providence Bike Collective stands with Palestine. Though we are a small organization here in Rhode Island, our collectiv...
12/12/2023

Providence Bike Collective stands with Palestine.
Though we are a small organization here in Rhode Island, our collective liberation is intrinsically linked with that of oppressed people globally.

We are told there is no money to fund even the bare minimum public transit and bike infrastructure in America, meanwhile the government uses our tax dollars to fund a genocide overseas. This injustice is unacceptable.

Please consider getting involved with and donating to organizations that are out here demanding justice. and .pvd are both doing important work in solidarity with Palestine right now.

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

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We are hosting a Winter Coat Drive! will be handing out donated winter gear to their unhoused clients throughout the se...
12/12/2023

We are hosting a Winter Coat Drive! will be handing out donated winter gear to their unhoused clients throughout the season.

If you would like to donate items, stop by 50 Sims Av on open shop nights to drop your donations. We are open from 6-8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If those times do not work for you, DM and we will do our best to accommodate another time.

Items that can be donated:
Gently used coats, blankets, hats, gloves, etc.
New socks and underwear.

**Fall/Winter Schedule Alert** Starting 10/17, Volunteer Night will be moving to Tuesdays, 6pm to 8pm. Stop by to help o...
10/13/2023

**Fall/Winter Schedule Alert** Starting 10/17, Volunteer Night will be moving to Tuesdays, 6pm to 8pm. Stop by to help out at the shop - all skill levels are welcome to help out and learn!!! Open Hours will be staying at the same day and time, Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.

And stay tuned for our 2nd Annual Winter Workshop Series announcement!

We are running a Bike Drive! Bring us your unwanted bikes, parts, and accessories and we will put them to good use. This...
06/13/2023

We are running a Bike Drive! Bring us your unwanted bikes, parts, and accessories and we will put them to good use. This will happen alongside the Bike Jumble -- an outdoor market of used bikes and components. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community bike shop and will use these donations for our redistribution work -- getting affordable and free bikes to people!

BIKE SALE! We're holding a bike sale on Saturday, 04/29, from 11am-1pm at our shop (50 Sims Ave., PVD). We'll have refur...
04/15/2023

BIKE SALE! We're holding a bike sale on Saturday, 04/29, from 11am-1pm at our shop (50 Sims Ave., PVD). We'll have refurbished bikes, parts, and accessories (lights, locks, etc.) for sale. All bikes will be sold "pay what you can" starting at $0. See you then!

¡VENTA DE BICICLETAS! Tendremos nuestra venta de bicicletas el sábado 29 de abril de 11 am a 1 pm en nuestra tienda (50 Sims Ave., PVD). Tendremos bicicletas restauradas, piezas, y accesorios (luces, candados, etc.) a la venta. Todas las bicicletas se venderán en una escala móvil a partir de $0. ¡Hasta entonces!

Address

50 Sims Avenue
Providence, RI
02909

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 6pm - 8pm

Website

http://linktr.ee/pvdbikecollective

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