World Bicycle Relief’s mechanics are essential to our programs’ sustainability and success. To ensure that Buffalo Bicycles stay on the road, we train one mechanic for every 50-100 bicycles distributed through our philanthropic programs. Our five-day training program ensures our mechanics are prepared for real-life situations. Repairs, troubleshooting, building a Buffalo Bicycle from scratch, and customer service skills – our mechanics training program covers it all.

With new toolkits and uniforms in hand, our mechanics go out into the communities where we work, where they become our ambassadors while building their own new economic opportunities. Because mechanics serve students in rural areas that other World Bicycle Relief employees cannot regularly access, they create a network that helps inform World Bicycle Relief about regional needs. Their routine maintenance service helps prevent breakdowns, keeping our bikes rolling for years to come.

• Essential to the sustainability of World Bicycle Relief’s programs
• Provides bicycle recipients with access to maintenance and spare parts
• 3,300+ mechanics trained to date
• 1 mechanic trained for every 50-100 Buffalo Bicycles distributed
• Provides substantial new revenue for mechanics
• A $50 donation provides a mechanic with the tools they need to support an entire community.