About Us – Bike Root

Mission

We aim to support the growth of the cycling community in Calgary. We empower cyclists by facilitating the development of bike maintenance skills, providing a space with tools to work on bikes, and encouraging cycling through bike-focused activities.

Founded in 2008, Bike Root is a student-run community bicycle shop located at the University of Calgary. The workspace and tools are available to all of our members, but unlike a conventional bike shop, our focus is to empower Bike Root members, providing them with the skills needed to repair their bikes themselves, rather than only providing a repair service. A knowledgeable volunteer is often on hand to help guide you, while our fully equipped bike shop will provide you with all of the tools and parts necessary to get the job done. Opportunities are always available to be hands-on repairing bicycles, any time the shop is open. Feel free to come in and start working on one of the extra bikes! In short, no matter your skill level, we aim to give you the tools and knowledge you will need to keep you and your bike on the road.

The Team

President: Austin Sersen

Major: Urban Studies

Extracurriculars: Live Video Producer/Director for Dinos hockey and soccer, 7-Eleven/Esso attendant for additional income, Volunteer at CSC’s video ministry, full time student, and on top of all of that, Korean language learner when time permits. Proud season ticket holder with both the Calgary Stampeders and Calgary Roughnecks!
Favourite Wing Flavour: 고추장 (Korean spicy red pepper sauce)

VP Communications: Avery Bexson

Major: Physical Geography

Extracurriculars: Running, Hiking, and Plants

Favourite Wing Flavour: Dill Pickle

VP External: Tim Jacobs

Major: Urban Studies

Extracurriculars: Woodworking, Squash, and biking (shocker!)

Favourite Wing Flavour: Tie between Barbecue and Honey mustard

VP Shop Operations: Alex Scheer

Major: Urban Studies

Extracurriculars: Bike Root and generally vibing

Favourite wing flavour: Oh man, variety is really key here, but you can never go wrong with a good spicy honey garlic or even just a quality BBQ sauce. Caribbean Jerk for an occasional treat.

VP Sales: Grant Mansiere

Major: Bachelor of Commerce

Extracurriculars: Bikes, Hardstyle, and Longboards.

Favourite Wing Flavour: I have never had wings.

VP Internal: Samuel Agostini

Major: Urban Studies

Extra Curriculars: Cycling, Gaming, and Movies

Favourite Wing Flavour: Whiskey Maple Barbecue

Ash B

October 2, 2022.

Friendly and helpful

Charlotte Bourbon

September 21, 2022.

We buy a beautiful bike here, thanks !

Stan Gritsouk

September 12, 2022.

Great service, great team of volunteers, and great access to new and used bike parts.

Benjamin Diet

Great place to buy or fix a bike! I came in without an appointement whatsoever, and left 30mins after with an used bike which was just repaired by a volunteer. Great service, people were really nice, and there's a discount on bike locks and a free membership when you buy a bike - also free for students of the UoC. All in all, I recommend the place!!

Derrick Woo

September 9, 2022.

Bike Root easily has the sexiest volunteers out of all the community bike shops on campus 😍

Nitin Monteiro

August 29, 2022.

Absolutely fantastic experience. Individuals working there are super nice, great at explaining the work and efficient.

problemson one

August 25, 2022.

Awesome customer service and repairs, parts and self repairs service stations and complete bikes for sell.

Neisa Leonore Sajor

August 22, 2022.

Good service with excellent staff. Got great deals on bike accessories and our bike was fixed right away. Nice place to check out if you need bike services for your bicycle.

Shudipto Amin

August 9, 2022.

Great place to repair bikes and buy used/new parts, even entire bikes. You can repair yourself or learn how to with the guidance of very helpful volunteers even if you're new. Straightened out my wheel for the first time here. Free membership for students, and pretty affordable for anyone.