Free bike repair event aims to promote sustainability and community engagement.
What’s old can be new again thanks to the skilled volunteers at Coquitlam’s Bike Repair Café.
Drop by Buchanan Square next to Coquitlam City Hall on Saturday, July 19 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with your bicycle or scooter for a free check-up and repair. Volunteers can assist with basic repairs such as adjusting brakes and gears, inflating tires, and fixing flat tubes. Visitors are encouraged to bring any necessary parts for repairs.
HUB Cycling and TORCA will be onsite to answer questions and share information about local cycling and mountain biking opportunities. Young riders can also enjoy a fun mini skills course hosted by TORCA.
This popular community event offers a sustainable way to reduce waste and connect with others. Full event details are available at coquitlam.ca/RepairCafe.
Repair Cafés are community-powered events where skilled volunteers fix broken items while offering participants hands-on learning experiences. These gatherings promote sustainability and waste reduction.
Coquitlam is looking for more skilled volunteers to join their community of repair experts. Interested individuals can fill out a volunteer form at coquitlam.ca/RepairCafe.
The city supports a circular economy, encouraging residents to minimize waste by making sustainable choices and participating in programs like Repair Cafés, thereby reducing emissions linked to product life cycles.
Coquitlam provides various resources to help residents reduce waste, including recycling options, the Waste Wizard tool, a curbside collection app, and composting resources, detailed at coquitlam.ca/Recycling.