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 (Spring Semester 2026):

  • Monday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Tuesday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Thursday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

The Bike Kitchen is closed between academic semesters.

Spring 2026 rental return deadline: Friday, 4/17/2026

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!