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Bicycle Exchange

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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We'll let you know if we need your items and get you the drop-off details. Please do not make an appointment to drop off a bicycle without emailing us photos first; we cannot accept all bicycles and parts.

The Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange is a Section 501c(3) non-profit organization.

Have questions? Contact us.

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It has been delightful to witness a surge of interest in our recent Saturday Work Days. Maybe it's the nice weather or breaks from school/work or an easing in pandemic fears. Whatever the reason(s), it's been great to have so many volunteers helping at the shop.

This summer, despite some warm/hot weather, we had a really nice turnout for our 2nd and 4th Saturday volunteer events. In addition to quite a few of our faithful regulars, we had great energy from new volunteers including students, as well as our staff of Andrew and Gregg at events to assist with both Saturday sales and mentoring.  

John G mentors a father-daughter pair of volunteers. photo: A. Yee
John G mentors a father-daughter pair of volunteers at a Saturday event. photo: A. Yee

A special shout out to Jack Miller and Roger Conley Smith, who have stepped up to lead these Work Days. Thanks also to Colleen and Carol who so ably staff the front desk and coordinate lunch, to Jonny for his stellar work in setting up in the morning, and to Etienne for his equally stellar work in helping to close up the shop at day's end.  

Our Saturday volunteer events this summer have had some great energy and attendance!
Our Saturday volunteer events this summer have had some great energy and attendance! photo: A. Yee

Note that we're actively recruiting event leaders, so if you're interested in taking on a role as host (or even willing to help with opening and/or closing), please contact our senior event leader, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Volunteers pair up for skill sharing and mentorship. It's double the fun!
Volunteers pair up for skill sharing and mentorship at our Saturday events. It's double the fun! photo: A. Yee

Hope to see everyone again soon!  Even better, next time, invite a friend to come with you. Orientation starts at 10am for new volunteers.

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