UpCycles
Overview
UpCycles is a bicycle maintenance and UpCycling hub, at ECOSS in Wesburn.
Here we collect discarded bicycles, and unwanted bicycle parts provided by local bike shops. We work with youth teams and other community members of all abilities to refurbish the bicycles for both charity and for sale at ECOSS. The proceeds of the sales of the bikes are reinvested into purchasing essential tools and parts to continue the program.
Providing a hub and community space for like minded people to gather to reduce landfill, whilst increasing connectedness, promoting fitness and positive mental health.
The program will provide pathways to employment in the growing bicycle industry in the Upper Yarra Valley.
The provision of a well equipped repair cafe workshop space enables opportunities for the rise of small businesses.
Membership Form
Become a member and gain access to the workshop and tools for all your bicycle servicing needs.
Thanks to Sustainability Victoria for funding the fit out of this space.
Contact- upcycles@ecoss.org.au for more information.
Thanks to www.harmonymedia.com.au for this wonderful video of Damian @ UpCycles!
Get moving! Bicycle maintenance and more.
Do you love bikes and would like to know more about them to access this booming industry? For anyone interested in not only the maintenance and repair of their own bike but also those wishing to gain a better understanding of bikes and their mechanics, Upcycles offers courses from time to time; keep your eyes on the events page. This could lead into working or volunteering in the industry, further study or set the wheels in motion for starting up your own bike repair business. For ages 17 and over (participants must have exited from school).
For more info contact Damian: upcycles@ecoss.org.au
For further information or details on how to enrol into Box Hill Bike Maintenance courses call Annabel 0466 471 967 or email a.mounsey@cae.edu.au.
