Free Bike Shop Events & Programs
Please see below for ways you can get involved with our free bike programming.
Free Bike Maintenance Programs
Open Bike Shop Hours
Every Thursday from 4-8pm
Enter at the corner of 8th and Union Streets
WTF (Women, Trans, Femme) Night
The first Tuesday of each month from 4-8pm
Enter through our main student entrance
WTF (Women, Trans, Femme) Night is a diverse, inclusive, and accessible volunteer-run event for folks who hold marginalized gender identities. The Crucible and our Bike Shop are committed to bringing the many faces of our community together to create and inspire.
Folks are welcome to drop in for free instruction on maintaining their bike. This event is available to all community members, free of charge. Anybody can drop in, get their bike fixed, and learn how to do repairs independently all while building community.
Flat Fix Clinics at City Slicker Farms
The first Saturday of each month from 12-3pm
West Oakland Farm Park
2847 Peralta St, Oakland, CA
Please note: Free Flat Fix Clinics are held at City Slicker Farms, not The Crucible.
Bike Fix-A-Thons
The next Bike Fix-A-Thon is Saturday, September 7 from 12-3pm
Enter at the corner of 8th and Union Streets
We can accept up to 30 bikes, first-come, first-served. Participants will leave their bikes at The Crucible during the time of service and will be available for pick up upon confirmation the week following.
What we do not fix:
- Electric Bikes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Derailleur Hangers
- Welding/Repairing Damaged Frames
- Broken Internal Gear Hubs
Earn-A-Bike Program
The Earn-A-Bike Program provides West Oakland youth ages 10-18 with hands-on experience in welding and bike mechanics. In this four-week program, youth work with Crucible faculty and volunteer bike mechanics to fix donated bikes, repairing two and keeping one. The other bike is sold to raise money to support our Bike Program. Participants can apply for this free program on a rolling basis with sessions running throughout the year.West Oakland Bike Summit
This annual event is an opportunity for bike lovers of all ages to come together, connect with the community, and learn more about local bike resources. Enjoy free bike repairs, panel discussions, local vendors, safety demonstrations, food, drinks, and so much more.
Stay tuned for information on the 2025 West Oakland Bike Summit.Getting Here
The Crucible is conveniently located near BART and AC Transit. We encourage public transportation as our parking lot is small.
BART
From the West Oakland BART Station, exit onto 7th Street, turn right and walk 2 blocks east to Union (at the 2nd light). The Crucible is on the northwest corner of 7th & Union, at 1260 7th Street. To plan your BART trip, visit .AC Transit & 511.org
> >Parking
The Crucible has a small parking lot on the corner of 7th & Union. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis, but will not be available during events. Street parking is available on 7th Street to the west of Union. Please do not block the Union Street entrance marked in red, the 7th Street entrance, or the roll up doors. Please do not park in lots owned by local businesses—they will tow your car.Help our community stay mobile!
Have a bike in good condition that you’re no longer using?
Email photos to inkind@bariatricdiet.net to donate!
Your Guide to The Bike Shop
Online resources for bike maintenance and bike repair
The Crucible’s online guides allow folks to access the vast knowledge of our 150+ faculty from anywhere in the world. Check out our Bike Maintenance Guide and our Bike Repair Guide to learn how to keep your ride road-ready.