IFIXIT BICYCLE DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[BIKE BOX]

Wheels of Opportunity

Access to bicycles can be life-changing. WOBC seeks to support individuals - whether unhoused, recently housed, justice-involved, or in recovery - by partnering directly with organizations and government agencies that serve them. Through these partnerships, WOBC provides free access to bicycles as a pathway to opportunity, economic independence, and well-being.

In the first year of operation, the Bike Box distribution center provided 435 bicycles for transportation to over a dozen partner agencies in Chattanooga, TN.

White Oak Bicycle Cooperative has teamed up with iFixit to provide community partners on-demand access to bicycles for transportation at WOBC’s Bicycle Distribution Center [Bike Box].

BIKE BOX OVERVIEW

  • Community organizations with a signed partnership agreement with White Oak Bicycle Cooperative can use the Bike Box.

    Interested in becoming a WOBC community partner? Email: contact@whiteoakbicycle.org.

  • Location: 824 E 12th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

    Access Hours: Bicycles can be picked up by community partners from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

    1. Review Guide: Check the Bicycle Guide for the right frame type and height range. Sizes: Cruisers, X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, XL.

    2. Select Bicycle: Choose a bicycle and remove it from the rack.

    1. Bike Box QR Code: Fill out the Bicycle Checkout Form. Ensure all required fields are completed as this helps us keep track of which bicycles have been distributed.

    2. Drop Bicycle Forms in Basket: Before leaving, remove all attached forms and drop them into the designated basket located near the exit.

ABOUT

Bike Box Opening Celebration

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A man on a staircase gesturing to a group of people at an indoor event. The background has a sign that reads 'REPAIR IS NOBLE' and a banner with a bicycle logo and 'WHITEOAK' written on it.
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A man standing next to a bike mounted on a display stand with a sign that says 'Bike Box Opening' and an arrow pointing to the right, outside a building with black and brick walls.
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Smiling woman standing next to her bicycle outside a blue shipping container, with people inside.