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title: How this YXE bike co-op gives back
description: Co-ops are great at giving back. Recently, Aasa spoke with some amazing co-operatives in western Canada. Check out how this yxe bike co-op gives back.
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# [How this YXE bike co-op gives back](https://blog.cooperativesfirst.com/blog/2019/01/03/how-this-yxe-bike-co-op-gives-back)

 Written by [Dan Matthews](https://blog.cooperativesfirst.com/author/dan-matthews) | Jan 3, 2019 4:05:39 PM

 

Co-ops are great at giving back. In our recent [Holiday Podcast](https://cooperativesfirst.com/blog/2018/12/21/holiday-podcast-how-co-ops-give-back/), Aasa spoke with some amazing co-operatives in western Canada. Each of them gave us insight into how and why their co-operatives give back.

In this snippet, we chat with Stan Yu about the [Bridge City Bicycle Co-op](http://bridgecitybicyclecoop.com/). This YXE-based bike shop is unique. It teaches skills, creates a community, and supports community initiatives, like getting bikes out of the local landfill. They also give away free kids bikes during the holidays. Check out the interview.

 

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