Community Bicycle Network
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| Company type | Nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cycling |
| Founded | 1993 Toronto, Ontario |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Headquarters | 761 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Area served | Central Toronto |
Key people | Sherri Byer, Coordinator Herb van den Dool, President |
Number of employees | Approx. 4 (+20 regular volunteers, 50 others) |
| Website | Official Site |
The Community Bicycle Network (CBN) existed to provide a network for bike recycling clubs and other community economic development projects in Toronto.[1] It was founded in 1993 and closed down in 2017.
CBN operated as a bicycle cooperative much like similar organizations like Bikes Not Bombs in Massachusetts and Our Community Bikes in Vancouver, BC. Its for-profit operations helped to support other non-profit projects in the community. The main activity of the bike shop was to collect donated bikes from individuals, condominiums, small business and the City of Toronto, and refurbish the bikes for resale. CBN also offered up the space for individuals to rent tools and fix their bikes with mechanic help. CBN's bike mechanic workshops were popular, with courses offered throughout the year and for specific topics. Other services CBN offered include bike and trailer rentals.
