The Milwaukee Mobile Bike Repair program trains and employs youth to repair bikes for free in under served communities of Milwaukee. We practice what we preach by providing this service via cargo bikes that bring tools and supplies directly to community centers like libraries and parks.
Milwaukee MBR Basics
Launched in 2014 through a partnership with Layton Boulevard West Neighbors and Bike Fed, the program has trained and employed more than 15 high school aged students, several of them returning multiple summers in a row. In that time staff have repaired over 1,800 bikes. Operating in what we term “bike shop deserts” this program offers support to those most in need of a working bike to use for fun or transportation. Mobile Bike Repair is a key program we are referring to when we say we want to get people of all types on bikes.
We prioritize partnerships with summer Milwaukee Recreation sites located in Clarke Square, Layton Boulevard West, Harambee, Lindsay Heights, and other low income communities around Milwaukee in an effort to bring resources to those most in need.
Follow Milwaukee Mobile Bike Repair’s Facebook or Instagram to get weekly seasonal updates during the summer.
Site Schedule
June 24-28, Franklin Square Playfield, 2643 N 13th St
July 1-3, + 5, Mitchell Park Playground, 2200 W Pierce St
July 8-12, Neighborhood House, 2819 W Richardson Pl
July 15-16, Burnham Playfield, 1755 S 32nd St
July 22-25, Green Bay Ave School, 3818 N 8th St
July 29-August 2, Clarke Square Park, 2330 W Vieau Pl
August 5-9, Merrill Park, 461 N 35th St
August 12-16, Columbia Playfield, 1345 W Columbia St
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10am-2pm
Tuesdays: 12pm-4pm
Program Report
Thanks for a wonderful 2023! Review the program report and stay tuned for info on 2024!
Hire Us
Support our programming by hiring the Mobile Bike Repair team to host clinics and workshops for your tenants, employees, or team members.
Used Bikes for Sale
Buy a used bike in Milwaukee and help us fund our free repair program!
PEAK at Tiefenthaler Park
A permanent Saris repair stand has been installed outside the main building of PEAK Initiative at Tiefenthaler Park. Bike Fed partners with PEAK to staff the station with a paid youth mechanic in the summer, offering a home base for repairing bikes for free and offering education opportunities.
Apply for a Job
Applications for 2024 summer youth positions are now open! Information below.
Interested in supporting? Know a youth who may be interested in working this summer? If you have any other questions please send an email to our Mobile Repair Manager.
