Happy 2020! As we look forward to this new year, it is fun to think back to the early days of WB to consider how much we’ve grown! It so happens that we’ve recently discovered a hidden treasure trove of videos that were put together by news outlets, volunteers, and WB fans! Check out some of our favorites below, and pay special attention to how the WB warehouse transforms over the years! Also, be sure to check in at Working Bikes in the News page to see featured pieces about the work we do!

1) The quickest way to #GiveaBike is to join in Working Bikes’ mission of empowering people with bicycles by making a financial contribution. Your support helps give over 9,000 people a year access to a wider world with their own sustainable transportation.

2) The most popular way to #GiveaBike is to donate a used bicycle at Working Bikes or one of our many partner drop-off sites. Working Bikes is trusted by donors of over 10,000 bicycles each year to give their old bikes new life as tools of empowerment in local and global communities.

3) The most festive way to #GiveaBike is to take advantage of the Working Bikes Holiday Bike Sale! To celebrate 20 years of Working Bikes, we’re putting together the best win-win sale of the season. Through the end of the 2019, customers will receive $20 off any purchase over $200, and 20% off any purchase over $500. Give yourself or someone you love a bicycle this holiday season, and know that the money you spend to #GiveaBike to someone in your world will help Working Bikes #GiveaBike across the world. Bike sales support our international donations to bike projects in Africa and Central America, local donations to individuals and families around Chicago (check out one local donation story here!), and all the other work staff and volunteer mechanics put in to support our community and get butts on bikes!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday, October 14th to celebrate 20 years of Working Bikes! We had a blast with you all at Lagunitas Brewing. A big shout out to the folks at TCEP and Ignotz Ristorante for the tasty dinner, as well as all our amazing sponsors and silent auction donors. This year’s celebration was bigger than ever before – Lagunitas even had to open an extra room to fit us all! We hope everyone had a great time and got a chance to meet with some of the wonderful individuals and organizations that help Working Bikes do what we do. We can’t wait to see what the next 20 years look like!

Peace & Bike Grease
The Working Bikes Team

Photos courtesy of Doug McGoldrick Photography

Working Bikes is turning 20! Join us in celebrating two decades of giving old bikes new homes. We invite all friends, volunteers, donors, staff, partners, and community members to celebrate with us!

Monday, October 14th
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Lagunitas Brewery Taproom
2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608

General tickets are $40 and are available for prepurchase online.
Get your tickets today!

You can also send a check directly to Working Bikes (and avoid the processing fees):

Working Bikes, Attn: Steve Irwin
2434 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $50.

Dinner will be cooked up fresh by the good folks from TCEP and Windy City Harvest, along with tasty Lagunitas brews available for purchase at the cash bar.

Sponsorships Available:

Interested in sponsoring our anniversary party? Learn about Scwhinn-inspired sponsorship levels here or contact [email protected].

A huge thank you to all our sponsors!
PARAMOUNT
◆ Scott Johnstone

SUPERIOR
Freeman Kevenides ◆ Jenner & Block ◆ Keating Law Offices ◆ Modern Optical ◆ Nancy Gerrie

WORLD TRAVELER
Arco/Murray ◆ Chesley, Taft & Associates, LLC ◆ Christopher B Burke Engineering ◆ Dan Sobol ◆ Doug Bacon ◆ Ellen Bogolub ◆ Francis Wisniewski ◆ Gofen and Glossberg, LLC ◆ Spin

This event is a great opportunity to meet some of our community and international partners! The night will also feature a drawing, silent auction, and games!