R.U.B.A.R.B. is located on the corner of N. Tonti and Piety (in what used to be a neighborhood club called the "Jewel Box"), in the Upper 9th Ward of New Orleans.

SHOP HOURS:

Mon. 3-7

Wed. 3-7

Sat. 2-6

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The parades are about to start and RUBARB is ready! On Saturday, February 11th, RUBARB will be going to the tit' rex parade. That day, our shop hours will be 2-5pm. Also, we will be closed Saturday, February 18th, Lundi Gras, February 20th and Wednesday, February 22nd.

Stay tuned for details about RUBARB's 2nd annual fundraiser at the Maison!

Please note that our new Saturday hours are 2-6pm!

(if you want to help out, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

RUBARB made the newspaper! Check out this link to find our article in the Times-Pic:

http://blog.nola.com/new_orleans/2011/09/rubarb_offers_do-it-yourself_b.html

*Please check this website periodically to find out what's going on *

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TorryVolunteers began RUBARB in March 2006, after constantly collecting unused flood bikes, pulling them from garbage piles in the streets, and fixing them up for both residents and volunteers. Bikes that would have otherwise been sitting in an overflowing dump of Post Katrina rubbish, are now being reused by many people in New Orleans. RUBARB has evolved into a full scale upper 9th ward community bike shop. A shop which began with programs such as bike lending, and bike building workshops has now become RUBARB.
 
RUBARB today offers:
  • Build a Bike options
  • Earn a bike program for youth
  • Open workshop hours
  • Maintenance assistance
  • Creative Art with bike themes
  • Work Trade opportunities
  • Monthly field trips for youth
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

ever think about helping out at RUBARB?  for a day, week, month or the whole year (maybe even forever?!)  and you don't even need to know a thing about bikes!  we need all kinds of folks-- people who like youth, creative individuals, artists, musicians, mechanics, grant writers .... YOU.  come see the new shop and hang out. sign up for a shift... or 2! use the volunteer form or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if interested.
 

There has been a lot of action at RUBARB lately!  Besides consistently participating in the usual bike shop programs, such as earn-a-bike and open workshop hours, our youth have been delving into even more exciting adventures-- a visit by the Zoomobile with some friendly creatures, a trip to see "where are you go" with the Bicycle Film Festival, and a Bike Rodeo which corresponded with a city-wide bike event called "Bike Bash."   See the news for more details!

Volunteer at RUBARB! if you want to volunteer at the bike shop, drop in during shop hours to help out or use our contact form. We always love help from bike mechanics, people who work with youth, creative minds, or just anyone who wants to be a part of unique community bike shop.. Click on the flyers on the right to download printable versions for you to help spread the word!

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