Recently we received a call-out for some funds to help fellow bike shop move into a new space. OCB (Our Community Bikes) has been an inspiration for Hub City Cycles since the beginning and some of our worker-members have spent wonderful moments in our lives sharing the space. They have […] Read More
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Last Saturday we had the pleasure of repairing Ralf’s brake cable. It is exciting to have long haul tourers pass through the shop. Ralf and his wife set off around 18 months ago for an impressive tour of a good chunk of the globe. Originally from Ontario, they saved for […] Read More
We are looking for qualified bike mechanics to support our Co-op! There’s a sea of bikes out there, and people who love them, who are just waiting for our assistance, and we need you to let this happen! This position requires being much more than being a bike mechanic. As […] Read More
Hub City Cycles is a big supporter of Bike to Work Week. Bike to Work Week is an annual event that supports a safe, fun cycling experience. The event celebrates active transportation to work, school, or play and participants have an opportunity to see that cycling is great option for […] Read More
“My name is Graham Bradley and I am excited to have started at Hub City. I grew up in Nanaimo and have returned to the west coast after nearly a decade of travel, study, work and adventure. I trained as bike mechanic in a volunteer run coop in Montreal called […] Read More
Happy Easter! Tyler
We are currently looking for more volunteers! Adults from the South Nanaimo area are invited to contact Tyler (below) to find out how you can help youth in our community get on bikes! The Operation Generation Bike Club has been very collaborative and fun this year. We continue to have […] Read More
Hey bikey neighbors, We are now open to the public 6 days a week: Monday – Saturday! Come swing by and say hey!
Hey everyone! Just wanted to highlight a cool product we have in our shop! “Nettle & Co. is a family owned business on beautiful Vancouver Island. We grow organic herbs herbs in our garden and gather herbs from local wild areas to create fresh, healthful tea and salve blends. […] Read More
…And we’re celebrating it in style! We’re having a Potluck a few weeks before our AGM to celebrate our Third Birthday. That’s right, 3 years ago Jawn, Keegan, and Justin gave birth to this lovely co-op. 3 dads! No mom! When: Sunday March 1st, 5:30pm Why: Cause its our BIRTHDAY!! […] Read More