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WELCOME TO THE SACRAMENTO BICYCLE KITCHEN

SBK-shopWThe 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

Look for the Ivy near the intersection of 20th & I streets!

UPDATE: SBK is now allowing limited capacity, limited repair DIY during any open shift at manager’s discretion! Limited capacity means only 4 DIY racks available at any given time to allow space for volunteers and shoppers. Limited repairs means we are asking folks to only sign in to do a couple small things at a time and not any major overhauls so that we can get as many DIY patrons seen per day as possible. Manager’s discretion means that the DIY racks may not be available at all if we are too busy, short staffed, etc. For general updates, scroll down to view our latest blog posts or visit our Facebook page.

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.

CLASS FULL – Fixing Flats for LGBTQIA+ Folks and Women

Posted on by January 13, 2025

UPDATE: This class is currently full! Keep an eye on our website for future offerings.

Fixing Flats for LGBTQIA+ Folks and Women

When & Where: Saturday, February 1, 10 AM – Noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen

Cost: FREE!

Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org. Enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ and women.

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 (and at home or the SBK)

  • What to carry on your bike so that you can avoid getting stranded 

  • Safety tips for fixing flats on the road 

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 women.

  • 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.

CLOSED Dec 14th-Jan 6th/No Dec Orientation!

Posted on by January 10, 2025

SBK will be closed Saturday, December 14th through Monday, January 6th for our annual winter closure. There will be no sales, DIY, or new volunteer orientation available. During this time, volunteers will be spending the holidays with their families and working on cleaning and reorganizing the shop. 

Regular shop hours will resume Tuesday, January 7th, @ 6pm. Happy Holidays!