SILICON
VALLEY
VALLEY
Bicycle Exchange
Bicycle Exchange location: 3961 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA MAP.
Interested in volunteering? Explore our event calendar and visit our Eventbrite page to RSVP for upcoming opportunities. New volunteers can find details about our volunteer roles and general information.
Stopping by our shop? Make an appointment to shop for a bicycle or parts, ask us questions about volunteering, drop off a donation, receive service for your bike, or anything else! Shop Hours are Monday - Friday, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm and 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Have a bicycle to donate? Donate bicycles and parts by emailing us photos and details of what you have, to
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange is a Section 501c(3) non-profit organization.
Have questions? Contact us.
Bicycle Exchange is thrilled to announce that we are expanding our operating hours! With the addition of our new Service Manager, Robbin Andersson, we are now officially open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Saturday.
Expanding our hours means more opportunities for our community to access quality bikes, parts, and service—whether you're a retail buyer looking for your perfect ride or a volunteer eager to lend a hand. By staying open longer and adding new appointment slots, we’re making it easier for both customers and volunteers to engage with BikeX, and we hope to see you soon!
Starting immediately, our shop will open at 11:00 am each weekday and close at 5:30 pm; and open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:00 am and close at 3:00 pm.
For 32 years, Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange (SVBE) has been driven by the passion and dedication of our volunteers, staff and community. We've always strived to make a positive impact, and now, we're thrilled to take a significant step towards greater transparency and vision.
We're proud to announce the release of our first-ever Annual Report and Annual Plan! These documents represent a culmination of collaborative effort, spearheaded by our dedicated Program Manager, Kelly Boyett and the entire SVBE team.
2025 is a significant milestone for Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange (SVBE), as the first time for us to produce a 2024 Annual Report and a 2025 Annual Plan This initiative reflects SVBE’s commitment to transparency, strategic planning and ongoing progress in its mission.
The Annual Report provides a wealth of information including:
The Annual Plan outlines:
We encourage SVBE stakeholders, partners and community members to explore these documents to gain insights into SVBE’s direction and impact.
Please click on the images below to access the full PDFs of the Annual Plan and the Annual Report.
Access SVBE’s Board of Directors meeting minutes. Our meetings are open to the public and we invite you to come, listen and share your thoughts. Check our calendar to see when the next virtual meeting will be.
Many thanks to all of our volunteers and staff who helped us surpass our goal of 800 bikes repaired and donated in 2024. You all made it possible to get bikes to 818 individuals of all ages and backgrounds rolling to jobs, school, errands, medical appointments, and recreation.
Read more: Help Meet the Demand for Refurbished Bicycles in 2025
For over 30 years, SVBE has been a cornerstone of our community, providing valuable services through our dedicated volunteers. While our current rented space has served us well, we recognize the need to plan for the future and ensure the long-term sustainability of our mission.
The Bicycle Exchange Board of Directors invites interested parties to attend our monthly (virtual) board meetings. You can observe the entire meeting and/or provide feedback, perspective and concerns during our new Open Forum agenda item at the end of the meeting. Here's the link to the next board meeting. Read on to learn more ...
Read more: Invitation to Board Meetings: Observers and Open Forum
