Community workshops are offered throughout the month. If you want to help make more shop times available to people, you can volunteer toward becoming a shop coordinator The minimum commitment is 18hrs in a rolling 3-month period, and it can be some of the most gratifying volunteer work around! Women/Trans/Femme Workshops are offered on first and third Monday of each month (6 - 9 PM).
This workshop is run similarly to our Community Workshops but in a supportive, all Women/Trans/Femme (WTF) atmosphere. WTF hours are open to anyone who identifies as female, transgender, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine, or feels that their socialization or treatment as a woman, transperson, and/or femme has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics.
This workshop is run similarly to our Community Workshops but in a supportive, all Women/Trans/Femme (WTF) atmosphere. WTF hours are open to anyone who identifies as female, transgender, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine, or feels that their socialization or treatment as a woman, transperson, and/or femme has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics.
Services
YBP is located at 1216 Webberville Road in Austin, Texas, and is an educational facility open to anyone who wants to learn about fixing and riding bikes. At YBP, we don't fix your bike for you-we show you how to fix it yourself. The Webberville Shop (view schedule) has twelve fully equipped work-stands and a large selection of used parts, frames, and bikes in various stages of repair.
Donations accepted Tuesdays from 2pm to 6pm. Feel free to remain in your vehicle (or on your bike!) and dial 512-524-5299 for assistance. Reserve time at a Women/Trans/Femme (WTF) shop. WTF hours are open to anyone who identifies as female, transgender, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine, or feels that their socialization or treatment as a woman, transperson, and/or femme has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics.
Earn-a-Bike is one of YBP's most popular programs. Whether you're short on the scratch to buy a bicycle or you want to know everything that's making your ride roll, Earn-a-Bike is a fantastic path towards transportation empowerment! You'll need to complete two goals to earn your bike.
One is skill-based: you'll work your way through a checklist of bicycle repair basics, learning how to do everything from fixing a flat to straightening a stem to overhauling a bottom bracket.In the process, you'll also be moving towards the second goal: volunteering at least 12 hours within a three-month period.
One is skill-based: you'll work your way through a checklist of bicycle repair basics, learning how to do everything from fixing a flat to straightening a stem to overhauling a bottom bracket.In the process, you'll also be moving towards the second goal: volunteering at least 12 hours within a three-month period.
Nurturing young cyclists and budding mechanics is one of YBP's most important goals. Most of us first fell in love with bikes as kids. YBP's youth programming aims to make that two-wheeled joy accessible to all children, while also offering lessons in mechanics, community, outdoor activity, and all that our favorite machine can help teach.
In addition to operating our community bike shop, the Yellow Bike Project serves the community with many specialized programs and partnerships to meet particular needs. When a bike share company pulled out of the Austin market, Yellow Bike Project received over 400 of their bikes. With the help of community donors and volunteers, we were able to get the special tools to replace proprietary bike parts and get these bikes back out on the streets.
Reviews (9)
Michael Davis
Nov 21, 2021
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Alex Everitt
Aug 31, 2021
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WOWZERS!! This place is awesome! They do a TON of charity and community work. I'm talking Make-A-Wish level philanthropy! Absolutely be sure to buy/service/donate your bikes here. This is just the type of organization that Austin so desperately needs, something not just for the shareholders (wealthy/elite,) but all the stakeholders (the rest of us.) Bravo!
Ray S.
May 01, 2021
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J. W.
Sep 14, 2020
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Matt Moffitt
Aug 13, 2019
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This place deserves its high rating. I have intermediate knowledge of biking and the staff were really welcoming, friendly and patient in setting me up with a new bike. Mine cost $300 but there were cheaper one starting at ~$150. I also bought a new pump, spare tube and lock, which Joni happily installed on my bike for me. I will be a returning customer! Thank you!
Dan Coulbury
Jul 05, 2019
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Robert Justice
Jan 31, 2019
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Donated my late father's mountain bike to the Yellow Bike Project. He had ridden the MS-150 on it back in 2002 and it had sentimental value. I couldn't give it to Goodwill knowing they might trash it if it didn't sell. The Yellow Bike Project assured me it would be well used by people that needed it.
Brandon D.
Jul 18, 2018
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This place is awesome. We've been here a few times to get help fixing our bicycles. After they close, they have volunteers that will teach you how to fix your bicycle. They won't do it for you, but they'll explain exactly what you need to do. They have all the tools you need and a plethora of used parts to look through and choose from. Prices for used items are very fair and they sometimes just ask what you are willing to pay as a donation for the parts and their time.
Brad Smith
Jan 10, 2017
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I love this resource! They have knowledgeable staff that is incredibly generous with their time. They do a great job of making use of spare bikes and parts, and getting them back into the community. Tons of tools and parts to fix your bike or create one from scratch. Also plenty of high quality bikes for sale at the best prices I've found. I wasn't terribly familiar with bike maintenance before, but after taking a couple of their classes I've figured a lot of it out, and my bike is in much better shape.
