gateway bike hub

People Power Bikes Bikes Power People

We recover, restore and repurpose bikes to empower people, reduce waste and promote active transportation in our community.

Our Impact

2,000 +

bikes given away in our community.

5,000 +

bikes refurbished and repaired

1,000 +

volunteers trained in bike repair

Our Story

The Gateway Bike Hub began with a simple idea. What if we could take discarded, abandoned and used bikes, fix them up and give them to people who need them? What impacts would that have on us as an urban community, and our experience of the city?

It means that we would build strong connections to the community, reduce waste, enable active lifestyles and self-sufficient transportation, all while making our city more liveable and sustainable.

Together with the City of Toronto. under its Community Reduce and Reuse Program, The Neighbourhood Organization operates Gateway Bike Hub. Its purpose is to provide free bicycle repair and give away refurbished bikes in the community, while empowering community members to grow their knowledge and skills though our many programs.

Since 2019, the Hub has had a big impact on the community:

over 5,000 bikes refurbished and repaired
over 1,000 volunteers trained in bike repair
over over 2,000 bikes given away in our community.

It means that we would build strong connections to the community, reduce waste, enable active lifestyles and self-sufficient transportation, all while making our city more liveable and sustainable.

Since 2019, the Hub has had a big impact on the community:

over 5,000 bikes refurbished and repaired
over 1,000 volunteers trained in bike repair
over over 2,000 bikes given away in our community.

Why a Hub?

We’re located on Gateway Blvd, North York, and connect into one of the world’s largest urban ravine systems. The Hub is a launching point for all kinds of fun and adventure in 11,000 hectares of nature.

What Happened To Donated Bike ?

Our team of volunteers carefully restore every bike and ensure it finds a new home. . Thanks to all of our generous supporters, we’ve repaired and refurbished over 5,000 bicycles. Learn how you can be part of this meaningful work.

Where do the bikes come from?

Many places. Toronto Police Services gives us unclaimed bikes that were stolen or discarded. Toronto Waste Management gives us the bikes they find abandoned throughout the city. We also have many people come by to donate their old bikes.

Our Programs

Hands-on learning and free repairs

Our staff and volunteers can teach you how to repair your bike or fix it for you. Either way, you’ll feel more confident on the road. Call us at 416-551-2011 or send an email to make an appointment in our state-of-the-art workshop. We have all the tools and supplies you need.

Check out our calendar for Do-it-Yourself hours when you can bring your bike to the Hub and use our tools and space to get your Bike tuned up.

Learn Bike Basics

Free workshops, repairs and tutorials.

Free Repairs :

Free Repairs : Book an appointment and drop off your bike for tune up!

Bike Mechanical Workshop:

DIY :

Do-it-Yourself where you can bring your bike to the Hub and use our tools and space to get your Bike tuned up.

Events & Rides

Take a lesson or join a ride.

Learn-To-Ride

Group Ride

Get a Bike

Find out how.

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Your community
in action

Your community in action

We’re part of a network of community support programs funded by the City of Toronto’s Community Reduce & Reuse Program focused on empowering local residents and reducing waste.

See The Calendar

3 ways to get a bike

The Hub offers 3 ways for you to get a new ride. Choose the one that’s best for you.

1. Earn-a-Bike

Join our Earn‑A‑Bike Program to learn basic bike mechanics, led by our trained volunteers and mechanics. Gain hands‑on repair skills and earn a refurbished bike for yourself.

2. Bike Giveaway

Get a bike that’s ready to ride. We host Bike Giveaway twice a year. We’ll help you pick the right Bike and get you on your way.

3. Apply for a Bike

How to fix a flat

1: Wheel removal

2: Removing the tube

3: Patching & installing

How to fix a flat

1: Wheel removal

2: Removing the tube

3: Patching & installing

Everyone is welcome

As a not-for-profit organization, the Hub relies on partners, donors and sponsors for resources, funding and inspiration. We couldn’t do what we do without their support and the help of community volunteers who show up every day to lend a hand.

If you’d like to be a part of the Hub, you can donate:

If you’d like to be a part of the Hub, you can donate:

Time

We need volunteers to do all kinds of things:

• Bike mechanics
• Riding instructors
• Communications experts
• Hard workers who will tackle any task around the shop

Volunteer

Time

We need volunteers to do all kinds of things:

• Bike mechanics
• Riding instructors
• Communications experts
• Hard workers who will tackle any task around the shop

Volunteer

Money

You can make a one-time or ongoing cash donation so more people can get free bikes and learn to ride safely.

Donate

Money

You can make a one-time or ongoing cash donation so more people can get free bikes and learn to ride safely.

Donate

Corporate & foundation support

Join our family of committed supporters and show that your organization cares about the social, environmental and health impacts of cycling in Toronto.

Corporate & foundation support

Join our family of committed supporters and show that your organization cares about the social, environmental and health impacts of cycling in Toronto.

Bikes and parts

We accept used bikes, accessories and parts. If you think your stuff is still full of life, get in touch.

Bikes and parts

We accept used bikes, accessories and parts. If you think your stuff is still full of life, get in touch.

See the difference you can make

See how the Hub is making a positive change in Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park neighbourhoods in Toronto.
Come see us in person at one of our upcoming events.

Our partners

The Hub is here thanks to the generosity of our caring partners and supporters.

Our community

The cycling community in Toronto is extensive.
Here are just a few organizations that offer resources and services that you may want to explore:

The cycling community in Toronto is extensive. Here are just a few organizations that offer resources and services that you may want to explore:

Events

There are lots of ways to ride with your friends and see more of Toronto. Whether you’re learning to ride or an expert cyclist, we’ve created programs, courses and events for you to connect with friends and explore new trails and routes.

416-551-2011

info@gatewaybikehub.org

10 Gateway Blvd. North York ON M3C 3A1 Suite 100 B