UpCycles

Overview

UpCycles is a bicycle maintenance hub, youth group space, adjoining the overflow maintenance space.

Here we will collect discarded bicycles, and unwanted bicycle parts provided by local bike shops. We will 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 will be reinvested into purchasing essential tools and parts to continue the program.

The program will provide pathways to employment in the growing bicycle industry in the Upper Yarra Valley. 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 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.

UpCycles Upcoming Workshops:

Saturdays 1-3pm: $25, $12.50 for Members.

20th Jan: How to bleed hydraulic disc brakes.

3rd Feb: How to tune gears and replace cables.

17th Feb: How to set up for tubeless.

2nd March: How to fix a flat tyre.

For more info contact Damian: upcycles@ecoss.org.au

Also don’t forget our bike maintenance- Box Hill Tafe Course; check our events page for dates.

Do you love bikes and would like to know more about them to access this booming industry?

This course is aimed at 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. 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 further information or details on how to enrol call Annabel 0466 471 967 or email a.mounsey@cae.edu.au.

Thanks to Sustainability Victoria for funding the fit out of this space.