Maybe Bike Repair | Burning Man Theme Camp

About

There's no faster way to ruin your burn than a broken bike. A broken bike is worse than no bike at all — it's an anchor, a weight, and a MOOPy hazard hanging around your neck like an albatross.

That's where we come in. Maybe Bike Repair is a Burning Man theme camp of committed bike mechanics, enthusiasts, and artists who work with Burners to unfuck their bikes and get them rolling again.

We're born from the leadership of Playa Bike Repair, and we believe the playa needs a great bike repair camp. Does it always work? No. That's why we're "Maybe."

Why Bike Repair?

Gifting — There's no greater playa gift than giving someone back their mobility and independence.
Radical Self-Reliance — We don't just fix your bike. We teach you how to fix it yourself. Skills you'll take home to the default world.
Immediacy — We don't schedule bike repairs. They happen now, right when you need them.
Participation — You're helping fix your own bike. Even if it's just singing love songs in broken Tagalog while we lube up your spokes.

Maybe Bike Repair mechanics helping a burner fix their bike on playa

Camp Info

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Bike Repair

Open daily during the event. Bring your broken bike and we'll work with you to get it fixed. Flats, brake issues, chain problems, twisted whatchamacallits — we've got you.

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Hours

Bike repair runs 10am – 2pm daily (Monday through Saturday). Walk-ups welcome. First come, first served.

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Location

Find us in Black Rock City. Check the Playa Events guide or ask around — we're hard to miss.

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Our Crew

We're a team of real-deal bike mechanics, greeters, support crew, and one dedicated emotional support person for when we can't fix your bike.

Gallery

Maybe Bike Repair camp sign at Burning Man during setup

Maybe Bike Repair camp entrance on playa with hours posted

Mechanic working on a bike at Maybe Bike Repair

Bike repair in action at Maybe Bike Repair camp

Donate

Bike repair on playa isn't free to run. We need tubes, tires, brake cables, chain links, lube, tools, and all the replacement parts that keep Burners rolling. Our mechanic tools are on loan and our parts fund comes entirely from donations.

Every dollar goes directly toward parts and supplies. Help us unfuck more bikes this year.

Donate via GoFundMe

Join Camp

Want to be a Maybe? We're looking for bike mechanics, greeters, kitchen helpers, and anyone with big hearts and bigger gift energy.

Whether you're an experienced mechanic or just want to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch.