RUBARB

Rusted Up Beyond All Recognition Bikes (RUBARB) is a bicycle cooperative that started in 2006 in the Upper Ninth Ward.

RUBARB is a volunteer run space which offers: space and tools to work on a bicycle, used/new parts, used bicycles, and community events.

2239 Piety St.

Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 3 – 7 pm

Visit their website for more information

COMMUNITY

• Bike parking for 14 bikes outside of the shop
• Volunteers can earn credit towards a bicycle or parts
• Tools, parts, and work stands are available for use
• Volunteers available for assistance
• Regularly has a team in the Bike Easy Challenge
• Community programming typically includes free bicycles for attending children

EDUCATION

• Bike Easy educational materials are offered in addition to many other resources
• Numerous core volunteers have completed Smart Cycling courses
• Mechanic Nights and Kid’s Bike Club are just some education programs offered – volunteers happy to teach skills at any time!

ADVOCACY

• Signed letter of support for New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition

CAPACITY

• Purchased Air Kit for outside use through Bike Easy’s Dero Advocacy Dealer Program.