>>> Volunteer Night in Two locations: We now host two volunteer mechanic nights, both on Wednesdays from 7-9pm.  One is in our LIC location, the other is on our DUMBO storefront.  All are welcome.  Directions to either location can be found on our shops page. (posted 10/01/2008 - 10:31am)

>>> Our E-Bay Store has re-opened: We've opened up the vaults and brought out some classic bicycles and parts.  Please check out our items for sale  here. (posted 09/22/2008 - 6:05pm)

>>> Recycle-A-Bicycle events in honor of the DUMBO Art Under the Bridge Festival 2008: We have a few events planned here at 35 Pearl Street.  First, we will be hosting our second annual youth art show and reception, on Friday, 9/26 at 7pm.  This show will feature pieces made by NYC youth with recycled bike parts and inspired by a passion for bicycling.  The reception is generously sponsored by ReBar.    Next, the artist, Taliah Lempert,  will be selling her work in front of our retail space on Saturday 9/27 and Sunday 9/28.  Also, on Saturday,  from 2-4pm, we will be hosting a free art workshop for kids in front of our DUMBO store, dry weather only.  Check out a full schedule of art festival events in the neighborhood here.

>>> We're hiring: Please see our listing for a Head Mechanic at our East Village store. (posted 09/12/2008 - 3:38pm)

>>> NYC Summer Streets:

This Saturday is your last chance to take pleasure in nearly 7 miles of car-free streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park.  Play! Run! Walk! Bike! Breathe!...at SUMMER STREETS!!  Summer Streets is for cyclists, joggers, skaters and strollers of all ages and abilities.

August 23rd from 7am - 1pm
Lafayette Street – 4^th Avenue – Park Avenue – 72^nd Street – Central Park with connections to Harlem and the West Side Greenway

For more information, please visit www.nyc.gov/summerstreets

>>> Featured Bicycle:

Available for sale in our DUMBO store, this pale pink Tommasini Prestige is 56cm and has
Columbus Tubing,  Full Campy drive chain, Modolo Brakes, Hand built wheels, Campy hubs, and Mavic rims.    Refurbished with care,  priced at: $700

>>> Support our work while you "Escape New York": The New York Cycle Club presents its annual fundraising classic, Escape New York, on September 20, 2008.   Proceeds this year go to Recycle-A-Bicycle and Transportation Alternatives.   Starting and ending in Manhattan, scenic routes of 50, 65 or 100 miles take riders over the George Washington Bridge and through the historic West Hudson Highlands.  All riders get a chance at ENY Raffle's Grand Prize, a Trek Madone 5.2.  Also on tap: a unique giveaway, well-stocked refueling stops featuring H&H bagels, post-ride Manganaros heros, and an exciting Flat-Fixing Contest with prizes by Sugoi.   For more information, please click here. (posted 07/30/2008 - 6:37pm)

>>> More youth rides this summer: Due to popular demand, we have added two more rides to our schedule!  Sign up for a ride today by e-mailing our Ride Club Coordinator  Check out the schedule as well as a schedule and parent permission slip to download here. (posted 07/16/2008 - 10:17am)

>>> The T-shirts are back!:
Brooklyn Industries has re-stocked and is again selling the "More Bike Lanes" t-shirts in their retail stores and on-line.  And of course, 10% of the proceeds will go to Recycle-A-Bicycle!    Please click here for more information.

>>> Help us win a grant before July 19:

As part of their Voice Your Choice Campaign, the Patagonia store at 101 Wooster Street in Soho has chosen us as one of five possible charities that could receive a $4,000 corporate grant.  Please go in to the store and vote for Recycle-A-Bicycle.  Not much time is left- voting ends on JULY 19! Tell your friends, family and colleagues too.   Please  click here for more information.