Donate

Your generosity helps support our programs and allows us to continue to grow. We greatly appreciate any donation, no matter how big or small; and every contribution helps.

Many ways to donate

There are many ways to donate! Monetary donations are primarily used for educational and philanthropic programs and donations of tools, parts and used bikes are recycled and put back into use. We provide tax receipts for donations! Bikes and bike related items can be donated anytime during normal business hours.

Help us help others

Used bikes that are donated may be parted out, refurbished, sold as is, or earmarked for our Bicycle Repair Class (and subsequently for the Biggest Little Commuter Program) or the Freewheels for Kids programs. Whatever it is, your donation helps get functional bikes into the hands of those who would not otherwise have access to them. If you would like to make a monetary donation, the buttons below allow you to make a one-time or recurring donation via PayPal.

Secure Donation

This is a gift in which the patron can choose the amount they would like to contribute every month or one time. That amount is automatically deducted from their account and is essential in helping our mission of supporting our local cycling community.

Bikes, Bike Parts, & Accessories

We will take any bikes or bike parts in any condition. We also accept accessories in good condition (helmets, bike pumps, lights, locks, racks, baskets, etc.) and gently used cycling clothes/shoes. Donations are accepted during open hours. We want to make sure that your bike goes to good use, so in order to ensure its safety please do not leave your donation outside the shop when we are closed. RBP does not offer donation pick-up at this time.

Tools

We greatly appreciate any and all tool donations; however bike-specific tools and metric tools are the most utilized in the shop. Tools donations can be dropped off at the shop during open hours.

Wish List

RBP can use the following in-kind donations that will help us achieve our mission. If you are interested in donating materials or experience, please visit the shop to speak with our staff or contact our Executive Director, Noah Silverman.

Ongoing/Anytime Requests

New or gently used speciality bike tools (call for suggestions)
Bottles of cleaner, degreaser, lubricant, frame saver, etc.
Shop rags or old (clean) dish towels/t-shirts to cut up
Office supplies (letter-size printer paper, HP 950/951 printer ink, envelopes, stamps, laminating pouches, mailing/folder labels, boxes of pens, etc.)
Stools
Heavy-duty shelves or storage drawers
Shelving Brackets
Bike Display Racks
Storage hooks
Zip ties

Special Requests

Rolling/lockable step ladder
Phil Spoke Cutting Tool
Industrial swamp cooler
Spotify Premium monthly subscription for the shop!

Got more ideas?

If you have an idea of a different way to help out we would love to hear it. Please come by the shop or shoot us an email.

Community Programs

We’re committed to creating a nationally recognized, cycling-friendly community. Outside of our community bike shop, RBP engages people in the Truckee Meadows in three key ways: Outreach/Advocacy, Education, and Events.

After Hours Workshops

Major Taylor Ride Club