Green Chile Bike Bank
Restoring, repairing and recycling bikes for the Pueblo Community
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Fundraiser this Thursday 6/1 @ Walter’s 6pm-9pm
The day is almost here! This Thursday night come join us at our friends The Walter Brewing Company for a fun evening in support of GCBB’s work to serve the transportation- and bike-related needs of Puebloans in poverty. Meet at 6, no-drop supported ride… Continue Reading “Fundraiser this Thursday 6/1 @ Walter’s 6pm-9pm”
Spring Update and Fundraiser
The weather has turned the corner and we are back into biking season! Well, some of us bike all year long, but now it’s just more pleasant. Some Spring updates from the Bike Bank: Fundraiser GCBI Below are some students in-progress, and our most… Continue Reading “Spring Update and Fundraiser”
We’re now officially tax-exempt!
This past week we heard back from the IRS – after almost two years of being a state-recognized nonprofit corporation, we are now also federally recognized as a public charity. Our reasons for hanging onto the in-between status of being incorporated but not tax-exempt… Continue Reading “We’re now officially tax-exempt!”
GCBB Spring Updates – big news, big needs!
Bike Distributions: We have distributed a consistent running average of 2.5 bikes per week, every week, all winter long, to Puebloans in need. This is way more than we’ve been able to achieve in previous years. The difference is we have a few more… Continue Reading “GCBB Spring Updates – big news, big needs!”
Green Chile Bike Institute launching mid-February!
GCBB is excited to announce our newest project, the Green Chile Bike Institute! We have been granted funding by the wonderful KRD Foundation (check them out!) to conduct a skills- and community-building educational program. Read on to find out more! Ok, sounds interesting, what’s… Continue Reading “Green Chile Bike Institute launching mid-February!”
Fall Fundraiser – HallowGreen Chile Ride! @Walter’s 10/27
Save the date – Thursday October 27th. Meet for a short (costumed!) ride @ 5:30, ride leaves 6pm. Return to Walter’s for more fun, costume contest, raffle prizes and a good cause!
GCBB Spring Fundraiser! Thursday 6/2 6-10pm
Come on out for our Spring Fundraiser in conjunction with Cruisin’ Pueblo and our friends at Walter’s Brewery! 6pm meet at Walter’s, 6:30 roll out for a supported, no-drop community ride, then return to Walter’s about 7:30 for music, a bike auction, bike games,… Continue Reading “GCBB Spring Fundraiser! Thursday 6/2 6-10pm”
GCBB @ Pueblo Classic Bike Race – tomorrow!
Come out and see us tomorrow Saturday the 23rd at the 2nd Annual Pueblo Classic! GCBB will be supporting the AMR Safety Jam, working on minor repairs and instructing kids and their families in basic bike repair, safe riding, and some fun activities. Other… Continue Reading “GCBB @ Pueblo Classic Bike Race – tomorrow!”
We need bikes!
Our workshop has been such a success that we’ve worked through our backlog of bikes this winter – this is a great problem to have, since that means they’re out in the community now, helping people get around. That means we need you! (and… Continue Reading “We need bikes!”
We have a workshop for the winter!
With your help we have rented a workspace. This will help us to keep meeting Pueblo’s need for reliable bike transportation even as the weather turns. Without a space, our work would slow down tremendously in the winter months. We have partnered with the… Continue Reading “We have a workshop for the winter!”
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