Community Calendar

Community Workshop: Cold Weather Riding
Oct
29

Community Workshop: Cold Weather Riding

Are you ready to ride your bike to school or work as the temperature drops? Let’s learn some cold weather riding basics!

In this hands-on workshop we’ll work through the basics of cold weather riding.

We’ll cover:
✅ Cold weather clothing
✅ Bike gear and modifications
✅ Riding basics on snowy or slick surfaces
✅ Q&A

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

Space is limited to 20 participants, so register here!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to donate to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

Any questions, please reach out to us at CRBH.Volunteer@gmail.com

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Cranksgiving
Nov
9

Cranksgiving

Join the Cedar Rapids cycling community for Goldfinch Cyclery’s 9th Annual Cranksgiving! Chain Reaction is excited to, once again, be one of this year’s ride stops!

In case you’re not familiar:

Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels with many purposes: part bike ride, part food drive, and part scavenger hunt. It's been held annually in New York City since 1999. Every year, throughout the country, Cranksgiving events help provide thousands of needy families with a wealth of food during the holiday season. For the 9th year running, we're including Cedar Rapids in this national movement!

Pump up your tires, grab your helmet, lights, lock, your navigational skills, and $20-$40* to purchase everything on our grocery list (*depending on how many grocery stops you make).

Registration/check-in starts in the NewBo City Market at 11 am with some caffeinated essentials from our friends, Roasters NewBo. We invite you to support the local flavor and grab some breakfast from one of the many great NewBo Market Shopkeepers.

***Come early for PRE-RIDE YOGA w/ Emily Qual! at 10am***

At check-in you'll sign our waiver in exchange for our 'manifest' with a list of food items to buy from specific grocery stores around town, and time before the official start to strategize your route. At noon we'll roll out and it's up to you to navigate yourself to each grocery store 'checkpoint' to purchase the specific food items on our list. Once you've acquired everything on the list you must deliver the goods to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and make it back down to the NewBo neighborhood for our After Party at the Olympic Southside Theatre from 4-7pm.

***NEW THIS YEAR! :: Bring your own shirt, cloth, kerchief, or other printable material (at least 12"x12") with you the morning of registration, and we'll print the official Cranksgiving CR logo to commemorate the day and memorialize an awesome day spent uplifting the community.

Every receipt you collect from the grocery stops on our manifest earns you a raffle ticket to enter for a chance to take home some RAD prizes from our favorite neighborhood businesses and bike industry friends! *RAFFLE called at 5:30pm**gotta be present!* Beverages available from our friends at Olypmic, Tibbs is making us popcorn, and the good folks from Aromas Pizza and Pupusa will be setup out front all night. YUM!

The Loaves & Fishes is a food pantry is a community resource in partnership with Westminster Presbyterian Church and Christ Episcopal Church. Their guiding principles are to treat everyone with respect and offer as much choice and dignity as possible. Every Tuesday from 2:30 to 5 pm, between 100-200 people come to the pantry for a box of food organized and distributed by volunteers. In turn, that food reaches about 1,500 individuals each month.

Visit the Loaves & Fishes website (https://www.crwpc.org/loaves-and-fishes) for more information about Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and how you can continue to contribute to this invaluable resource.

EVENT DETAILS

Meet at NewBo City Market

Check in: 11:00 - 11:45am

Ride Kick-off Announcement - 12:00pm

Ride!

Drop off donations - Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry

After Party at Olympic South Side Theater: 4:00pm - 7:00pm


Contact Logan or Lillian at Goldfinch Cyclery with any questions // (319) 775-0203 or INFO@GOLDFINCHCYCLERY.COM

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Community Workshop: Tubeless Tires!
Nov
12

Community Workshop: Tubeless Tires!

Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to work with tubeless tires:

  • Remove and replace a tubeless tire

  • Patch a tire

  • Reinstall a wheel

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to make a donation to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

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Kid’s Bike Workshop:  Learn & Give Back!
Dec
3

Kid’s Bike Workshop: Learn & Give Back!

🛠️ Kids Bike Workshop: Learn & Give Back!

Join Chain Reaction Bike Hub for a hands-on community workshop where volunteers will learn how to repair and tune up kids’ bikes in preparation for our 3rd Annual Kids Bike Drive! No experience needed — our team will guide you through the basics of bike maintenance, from fixing flats to adjusting brakes and gears.

Come ready to learn, lend a hand, and help us get more bikes rolling into the hands of kids this holiday season!

📅 Date & Time: Wedneday, December 3, 6 PM - 8 PM.
📍 Location: Chain Reaction Bike Hub, 1010 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids

***If you would like to donate a new or gently used, quality kids bike (12”-26”), drop by the Chain Reaction shop at 1010 3rd Ave. SW during our normal hours of operation and our volunteers can assist you. ***

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3rd Annual Kids Bike Drive & Holiday Party
Dec
14

3rd Annual Kids Bike Drive & Holiday Party

The 3rd Annual Kids Bike Drive & Holiday Party at Chain Reaction! 🎁✨

🛠️ Fix Bikes for Kids: Help us refurbish bikes for children in need! No experience needed. We’ll guide you every step of the way. This year, we’re adding a community workshop for those who want to learn and lend a hand with kids’ bike maintenance. Stay tuned for details!

🎄 Holiday Party Fun: Celebrate the season with festive vibes, music, and plenty of holiday cheer!

🍽️ Potluck Style: Bring your favorite dish or snack to share with the group.

🚲 Giving Back: All refurbished kids’ bikes will be donated to local organizations supporting families in our community.

📅 Date: Sunday, December 14th
Time: 10am – 4pm (or until all the bikes are ready!)
📍 Location: 1010 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

✨ Bring your tools, your appetite, and your holiday spirit! Together, we’ll fix up bikes and brighten the holidays for local kids.

🎉🎉🎉 Got kids’ bikes to donate? Drop off any new or gently used, quality kids bike (12”-26”), at the Chain Reaction shop at 1010 3rd Ave. SW during our normal hours of operation and our volunteers can assist you. 🎉🎉🎉

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Volunteer Night
Oct
28

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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Community Group Ride: TBD
Oct
23

Community Group Ride: TBD

Bonus fall community ride! See Facebook for event details - departing 5:30, and departure location to be confirmed in our Facebook event.

This is a no-drop, community ride. Grab your helmet, water, lights, and let's roll!

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FTWN Community Ride
Oct
22

FTWN Community Ride

FTWN (femme/trans/women/nonbinary) group ride in the city. We'll meet at Chain Reaction Bike Hub (1010 3rd Ave SW) at 5:00pm, and do a quick ride prep and safety check. We'll roll out around 5:15pm, and do a 6-7 mile loop around the city. This is no-drop community ride - ensuring that nobody gets left behind.

Our route will include:
- separate bike lanes
- roads without bike lanes
- multi-use trail
- how to handle different types of intersections

If you have a bike - bring it! If you don’t have a bike, let us know so that you can borrow one from the hub.

Please bring your helmet, water bottle and lights. (Again, if you don't have them - we'll get some you can borrow from the hub!)

Come back to the shop afterwards - we might have snacks!

Register here if you need to borrow a bike - or just show up and join!

This ride is FREE to the community.

Any questions, please reach out to us at CRBH.Volunteer@gmail.com

Sorry fellas, this event is limited to femme/trans/women/nb volunteers and participants.

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New Volunteer Orientation
Oct
21

New Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Join our New Volunteer Orientation.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

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Volunteer Night
Oct
21

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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Community Group Ride: Sac & Fox
Oct
16

Community Group Ride: Sac & Fox

Bonus fall community ride! Let’s ride something NOT paved. Leaving 5:30pm from Prairie Park Fishery - we’ll split up between the LAMBA singletrack and the crushed limestone Sac & Fox Trail. This is a no-drop ride - a choose-your-own adventure. Never tried mountain biking before? New to gravel? Let’s try it out! Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll! See Facebook for event details.

Notes: Bring lights - it gets dark early! Leaving at 5:30pm! This is not a ride for super skinny road tires, but everything else should work fine.

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Volunteer Night
Oct
14

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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Community Workshop: Tubes, Tires, and Wheels
Oct
8

Community Workshop: Tubes, Tires, and Wheels

Flat tire on the trail? Heading out for a ride only to realize that your tube isn’t holding air?
Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to:

  • Remove and replace a bike tube and tire

  • Patch a tube

  • Reinstall a wheel

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to make a donation to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

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New Volunteer Orientation
Oct
7

New Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Join our New Volunteer Orientation.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

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Volunteer Night
Oct
7

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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Volunteer Night
Sep
30

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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FTWN Workshop: Trailside Maintenance
Sep
29

FTWN Workshop: Trailside Maintenance

Calling all FTWN (femme/trans/women/nonbinary) folks - let’s talk trailside maintenance.

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll work through the basics of common trailside maintenance to keep you rolling, safe and confident!

We’ll cover:
✅ Fixing a flat tire - how to fix a flat, and what tools to carry
✅ Chain care - fixing a slipped chain, how to take care of your bike after a ride
✅ Common cleaning and adjustments - how to keep your bike riding longer, better
✅ Q&A - anything that’s on your mind - tools, tricks, etc

If you have a bike - bring it! It's okay if it's got some dust on it - this is a no judgment zone. If you don’t have a bike, let us know so that you can borrow one from the hub.

Reminder: Bike maintenance can be a greasy adventure. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so register here!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to donate to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

Any questions, please reach out to us at CRBH.Volunteer@gmail.com

Sorry fellas, this event is limited to women/femme/trans/nb volunteers and participants.

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Harvest Ride 2025
Sep
28

Harvest Ride 2025

Grab your flannel, hop on your trusty steed, and join us for the Harvest Ride! We’ll roll out from Chain Reaction Bike Hub, wind our way through Iowa’s golden country roads, and finish at the one and only Bloomsbury Farm — just in time for peak pumpkin vibes.


Every pedal stroke supports our mission to make biking accessible, affordable, and empowering for everyone in our community. You ride, we keep the wheels turning for those who need them most.


Expect crisp autumn air, cornfield photo ops, and enough fall spirit to fill your panniers (no promises on fitting a whole pumpkin in there… but we’ve seen it done).


📅 Date: Sunday, September 28
Start: 9:00 AM at Chain Reaction Bike Hub
🏁 Finish: Bloomsbury Farm (with plenty of time to enjoy all the farm fun!)

The full ride can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51742026


Whether you ride for the cider, the scenery, or the sheer joy of leaf-crunching under your tires, this is the ride for you. 🍁


🚲 Register Here!🚲

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Community Group Ride: Grant Wood
Sep
25

Community Group Ride: Grant Wood

Bonus fall community ride! Leaving 5:30pm from Thomas Park in Marion to a trail ride on Grant Wood. This is a no-drop community ride - a choose-your-own adventure. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll! See Facebook Event for details.

(Note: bring lights if you have them and note the earlier start time to depart at 5:30pm!)

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Community Workshop: ABCD’s of Maintenance
Sep
24

Community Workshop: ABCD’s of Maintenance

Air, Brakes, Chain, and Derailleur maintenance!

Join us for a hands-on, community-powered workshop where we’ll demystify the basics of keeping your bike in tip-top shape! Whether you’re a new rider or just want to feel more confident on two wheels, this is the perfect chance to learn and connect.

🛠️ What we’ll cover:
✅ A – Checking tire pressure & avoiding flats
✅ B – Adjusting & inspecting brakes
✅ C – Cleaning & caring for your chain
✅ D – Dialing in your derailleurs for smooth shifting

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you can learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on, in case you need to borrow one. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to donate to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

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New Volunteer Orientation
Sep
23

New Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Join our New Volunteer Orientation.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

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Volunteer Night
Sep
23

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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Volunteer Night
Sep
16

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
View Event →
Community Group Ride: Sac & Fox
Sep
11

Community Group Ride: Sac & Fox

Bonus fall community ride! Let’s ride something NOT paved. Leaving 5:30pm from Prairie Park Fishery - we’ll split up between the LAMBA singletrack and the crushed limestone Sac & Fox Trail. This is a no-drop ride - a choose-your-own adventure. Never tried mountain biking before? New to gravel? Let’s try it out! Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll! See Facebook for event details.

(Note: bring lights if you have them, note the earlier start time to leave at 5:30pm, and this is not a ride for super skinny road tires, but everything else should work fine!)

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Community Workshop: Tubes, Tires, and Wheels
Sep
10

Community Workshop: Tubes, Tires, and Wheels

Flat tire on the trail? Heading out for a ride only to realize that your tube isn’t holding air?
Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to:

  • Remove and replace a bike tube and tire

  • Patch a tube

  • Reinstall a wheel

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to make a donation to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

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Volunteer Night
Sep
9

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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New Volunteer Orientation
Sep
9

New Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Join our New Volunteer Orientation.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

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Volunteer Night
Sep
2

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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Meet Me at the Market Group Ride - Last one of 2025!
Aug
28

Meet Me at the Market Group Ride - Last one of 2025!

We’re teaming up with our friends at NewBo City Market! Our volunteers will lead the Meet Me at the Market group rides starting Thursday, May 8, and run all summer! These are no-drop rides, so all paces are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll! See Facebook for event details.

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Women’s Workshop: Commuting Basics and Community Ride
Aug
27

Women’s Workshop: Commuting Basics and Community Ride

Calling all women/femme/trans/nb folks - are you ready to ride your bike to school or work? Let’s learn some commuting basics and share a 3-5 mile group ride.

In this hands-on workshop we’ll work through the basics of bike commuting.

We’ll cover:
✅ Bike Setup - basic bike fit, tire pressure
✅ Bike Gear - lights, bags/panniers, locks, rain gear, bike repair kits (and where to learn those skills)
✅ Riding basics on trail and road - communication signals, tips to navigate traffic
✅ Q&A - anything that’s on your mind - commuting clothes, frugal gear, best routes to get from your home to work
✅ Group ride - a 3-5 mile loop around town to see some city trails and bike lanes.

If you have a bike - bring it! It's okay if it's got some dust on it - this is a no judgment zone. We’ll have volunteers that can help you set up and walk through the functions of your bike. If you don’t have a bike, let us know so that you can borrow one from the hub.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so register here!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to donate to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

Any questions, please reach out to us at CRBH.Volunteer@gmail.com

Sorry fellas, this event is limited to women/femme/trans/nb volunteers and participants.

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Volunteer Night
Aug
26

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
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Meet Me at the Market Group Ride
Aug
21

Meet Me at the Market Group Ride

We’re teaming up with our friends at NewBo City Market! Our volunteers will lead the Meet Me at the Market group rides starting Thursday, May 8, and run all summer! These are no-drop rides, so all paces are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll! See Facebook for event details.

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Volunteer Night
Aug
19

Volunteer Night

  • 1010 3rd Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

  • Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

  • Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

  • Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

  • Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

  • Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

  • Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company

    No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Learn More About Volunteering
View Event →
New Volunteer Orientation
Aug
19

New Volunteer Orientation

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Join our New Volunteer Orientation.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

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Meet Me at the Market Group Ride
Aug
14

Meet Me at the Market Group Ride

We’re teaming up with our friends at NewBo City Market! Our volunteers will lead the Meet Me at the Market group rides starting Thursday, May 8, and run all summer! These are no-drop rides, so all paces are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll! See Facebook for event details.

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