The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen (SBK) is a community-centered bicycle shop serving the residents of Sacramento. The organization was formed in order to promote cycling as a low-cost, alternative form of transportation; enable self-sufficiency through knowledge of bicycle maintenance; and promote bicycle safety through education and classes.
SBK wants to improve bicycling in Sacramento by making bicycle maintenance, repair, and training more widely available to everyone, regardless of skill level. To this end, we provide the space, tools, and staff necessary to help patrons learn how to perform any bicycle repair need they may have, all in exchange for a minimal cash donation. Besides running the bike shop, we also try to offer maintenance and safety classes as well as community outreach projects. Scroll down to our recent post to learn about any current offerings or events.
SBK relies on volunteers and donations to keep our doors open; visit our volunteer page for info on volunteer requirements and our donations page for the why, what, when, hows of donating!
Look for the Ivy near the intersection of 20th & I streets!
SBK’s doors are open during shop hours to anyone who loves and respects bicycling and their fellow cyclists as much as we do!
Sacramento is one of the most diverse communities in the nation. SBK is an organization that is committed to creating an environment that is free from bigotry and hate. Discrimination will not be tolerated and we try hard to maintain an open and safe environment for all. If you encounter someone that goes against this policy, please bring it to one of the core volunteers’ attention.
Don’t let a flat slow you down during Pride! This entry-level, hands-on class will teach you:
Tips for preventing flats and figuring out why they happened
How to fix a flat tire on the road (tips for fixing at home also covered)
What to carry on your bike so that you can avoid getting stranded
Safety tips for any roadside repairs
If you have your own bike, we encourage you to bring it, but you may also practice on one of our shop bikes. NO experience is necessary – this class is specifically for beginners! To ensure this class is a safe and empowering space, enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ and womxn.
The purpose of all SBK classes is to teach you how to perform bicycle repairs. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for any damage your bike may incur during the class nor can we guarantee that you will have a functioning bike at the end of the class, especially if your bike was not functioning properly prior to the class.
We have experience working with a variety of bicycles, but not all of them! If you surprise us with an exotic machine we’ve never seen before, we’ll be happy to take a look at it and may even want to take some pictures, but we can’t guarantee we’ll know what’s best for it mechanically.
SBK is partnering with SABA and Community Shop Class to put on a huge May is Bike Month Bike Swap! No pre-registration required to get a space; just show up with your $10 (cash) and you’re good to go!
The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen (SBK) is a community-centered bicycle shop serving the residents of Sacramento. The organization was formed in order to promote cycling as a low-cost, alternative form of transportation; enable self-sufficiency through knowledge of bicycle maintenance; and promote bicycle safety through education and classes.
