Free Entry | E-Bikes Welcome | Supporting Causes
About the Event
YYC Community Bike Swap is a free, grassroots event where Calgarians buy, sell, and trade bikes — no lengthy check-in, no gatekeeping, no fuss. Show up, set your price, and deal directly. We handle the space, you handle the swap.
Half of our proceeds go directly to a local charity or our hosting community organization, because great communities take care of each other.
Step by Step
Whether you're buying or selling, it's simple. No appointments, no check-ins, no red tape.
Show up anytime — no ticket, no registration needed
Browse bikes from private sellers and consignment listings
Chat directly with sellers, or ask a volunteer for consignment bikes
Optionally pay $25 ($50 for ebikes) for an onsite mechanic inspection
Scan our QR codes to verify the bike on Bike Index & Project 529
Complete a bill of sale with the seller — and ride away happy 🎉
Show up with your bike and a price in mind — we provide the price tag
Set up in the seller area and stay with your bike
Handle your own negotiation and deal directly with buyers
Complete a bill of sale — done! No fee if you sell yourself
Drop off your bike at the start of the event
Fill out a form with your asking price & contact info
We handle the sale — $50 if it sells, $25 if it doesn't
Unsold bikes must be picked up at the end of the event
Transparent Pricing
We keep it low friction. Most things are free — the optional services are priced well below what shops charge.
Buyer Responsibility
We provide bill of sale forms, but it's the buyer's responsibility to verify the bike isn't stolen. Scan below at the event — it takes 30 seconds and protects you.
bikeindex.org — world's largest stolen bike registry
project529.com — community bike registry
Note: QR codes will be posted at the event for easy scanning. Always check the serial number on both registries before completing a purchase. The seller should be able to provide the serial number — if they can't or won't, that's a red flag.
Got Questions?
Stay in the Loop
Be the first to know the location, start time, and any rain reschedules. No spam — just event updates.
We'll only email you about YYC Community Bike Swap updates.
Get in Touch
Have a question about the event, want to volunteer, or interested in sponsoring? We'd love to hear from you.
Calgary, Alberta
Exact venue TBD — sign up for updates to be notified first.
We're always looking for volunteers, mechanics, and community organizations to partner with. Reach out at yycbikeswap@gmail.com
Join the Team
YYC Community Bike Swap runs on community power. We need a few good people to help on event day — setup, managing consignment bikes, greeting attendees, and teardown. It's a fun morning and a great way to give back.