re-Cycles is a not-for-profit bicycle recycling shop based in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). We:

repair donated bikes that we sell to the community.

provide an equipped shop and bike repair know-how so that you can maintain and repair your own bike.

We do not fix your bike for you! But if you want to do it yourself there's always a Head Mechanic on hand during our evening hours to guide you if needed.

Please read our FAQ page before emailing us.

We are co-located with Cycle Salvation. You can buy bikes and parts or donate whenever either organization is open, but volunteering and do-it-yourself is with re-Cycles only.

We now have a Photo Gallery. There are also some history photos and links on our About page.

Update on kids bikes: If you have small bicycles to donate (20" wheels or less) please take them to our friends at Recyclore. Any left at our shop will be scrapped, as there is almost no demand for these bikes downtown.

News Blog

01/02/11 - Happy New Year! The shop has reopened after the Holiday shutdown. Also, the new Basics Night schedule is up.

News from 2011 is now at 2011 News.

Please note! Each evening shift at our shop is run by a volunteer "Head Mechanic". We make every effort to be open during our posted times, but there are the odd occasions when the Head Mechanic is not being able to attend the shift for whatever reason (and could not find a replacement on short notice). We appreciate your understanding if this happens, and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.