Formed in 2010
The WRENCH is a charitable non-profit that operates the largest and best equipped
community bike shop in western Canada and is an international leader in community bike programming.
Our Mission
The WRENCH creates stronger, healthier communities by removing barriers to building, repairing, maintaining, and riding bicycles – with a focus on educating youth. We make bikes accessible by:
- Providing programming, education and resources for community members, groups and organizations.
- Supporting school and community bike shops.
- Promoting bike use.
Our Services
Tune-ups and Repairs
With 4 levels of service our tune-ups packages are a great way to ensure that your bike and all its components are functioning reliably.
Bike Sales
Drop in to buy a reconditioned bike-shop quality bike. We also offer discounted bikes, on Thursdays, with the generous help of volunteers.
Educational Programming
We offer various classes and workshops for all ages.
Mobile Workshops
Bring The WRENCH to you! We offer half day and full day workshops, customized training, and even mobile repair pop-ups!
Community Shop
Powered by our dedicated volunteers, Thursday Community Shop serves the community by offering deeply affordable bike repairs, reclaimed parts, and basic refurbished bikes.
Donate
Your donations go directly towards staffing, supplies, rent, supporting volunteers, transportation; and helmets, lights, and locks.
People
Our staff bring bike mechanic education to schools and communities throughout the city. We’re passing on bike mechanic skillsets that last a lifetime. We also love to celebrate our generous volunteers.
Transportation
While everyone in our organization is an avid cyclist, we need trucks to transport bikes and parts from the 4R sites to our shop, and from our shop out into the community.
Helmets, Lights, and Locks
These are essential items that can’t come from the 4R sites. Kids who receive our bikes through programming always receive a helmet, a safety light, and a lock. It just makes sense!
The WRENCH is proudly supported by
