Bike Kitchen
The UC Bike Kitchen (UCBK) is a free service provided to the community by the Office of Sustainability at the University of Cincinnati. It seeks to promote bicycle culture, safety, and accessibility as a sustainable form of transportation that builds community and fosters healthy lifestyles. It also offers repair services, tune-ups, workshops, and facilitates the Bearcat Bike Share system. For updates and upcoming events, check out the UC Bike Kitchen Instagram.
Location: 101 West Daniels St. (Underneath Dabney Hall)
Phone Number: (513) 556–2453
Hours (Summer Semester 2026):
- Monday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Tuesday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Wednesday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
The Bike Kitchen is closed between academic semesters.
It will reopen Monday, May 11.
Bike Repair Stations
Need to fix your bike while the Bike Kitchen is closed? Try one of our 3 conveniently located Fixit Bike Repair Stations! These repair stations provide a stand, tools, and an air pump for quick fixes, and a QR code on the stand takes you to a site with instructions for simple bike repairs. Fixits can be found at the following locations:
- Next to the 1st floor entrance to TUC (by the Catskeller)
- Patio on the north side of Calhoun Hall
- Inside CARE/Crawley near the fitness center entrance
DID YOU KNOW?
Anyone on campus can (and should!) register their own bicycle or scooter with UCPD -- this is extremely useful in the case of potential theft, as members of UCPD can utilize their database of registered vehicles to identify & reclaim any lost/stolen bikes & scooters.
All registered owners are eligible for a FREE U-Lock!