Recycle-A-Bicycle is a community-based bike shop and non-profit organization that provides educational/job training programs and encourages environmental stewardship and everyday bicycle use. Through programs such as Earn-A-Bike, Ride Club, Cycle Craft, and Summer Youth Employment Program, RAB is dedicated to the health and well-being of NYC youth. In this past year alone, RAB has worked with more than 1,000 young people and collectively pedaled more than 10,000 miles. On average, RAB salvages 1,200 bicycles each year from the waste stream, diverting a total of 36,000 pounds of waste from NYC's landfills.

Recycle-A-Bicycle is pleased to announce the NY400 Batavus Bicycle Fleet. The NY400 Batavus bikes will be donated to Recycle-A-Bicycle by the Government of the Netherlands to create a public legacy. Twelve of these orange bicycles will be auctioned and raffled at RAB's upcoming benefit. All proceeds will directly support RAB's community-based programming for the NY400 Batavus fleet.

What's New?

>>> EVENT Spring Clean Sidewalk Sale Friday and Saturday
Friday, March 19, 2010 - 12:00pm - Friday, March 19, 2010 - 7:00pm
RAB DUMBO 35 Pearl Street
Celebrate spring with us as we clean our shop. Saddles, bike shoes, jewelry, road bars, car racks, apparel – all items on sale will be $10 or less. Sale goes on rain or shine from 12 to 7pm on both Friday and Saturday.

>>> EVENT Women's Volunteer Night
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:00pm - Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:00pm
RAB DUMBO 35 Pearl Street
In honor of Women’s History Month, make some of your own history at RAB’s Women’s Volunteer Night. Learn bike mechanics and have a good time. No previous experience is necessary.

>>> EVENT Art Opening: Leslie Kobrin's Bicycle Series Photo Exhibition
Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 7:00pm - Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 8:30pm
RAB DUMBO 35 Pearl Street
Opening reception for Bicycle Series Photo Exhibition by Leslie Kobrin. Artwork will be on display from February 1st through February 28th.

>>> Set up a Volunter Day for your School, Company or Organization: Organized volunteer days are a fun way for students and colleagues to work together to build teamwork and learn new skills. If you would like to learn more about how to schedule a volunteer day for your school, company or organization, please contact Pasqualina Azzarello at 718-858-2972.

>>> Volunteer Night Every Wednesday: Learn bicycle mechanics in a fun, encouraging environment by volunteering at RAB. All skill levels welcome. Volunteer Night happens Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm at RAB DUMBO, 35 Pearl Street.

RAB In The News

>>> VIDEO: Liven up your commute on two wheels
WABC, May 13, 2009
Liven up your commute on two wheels... It's Ride-Your-Bike-to-Work-Day!

>>> Joy Ride: Artsy Queens
Time Out New York, April 16, 2009
Ride your bicycle through Queens to visit great art spots throughout the borough!

>>> Bike culture revitalizes NYC communities
Mother Nature Network, March 24, 2009
Read more about how "the Recycle-a-Bicycle program builds hope and bikes for teens."