At BikeFlip we tinker with bicycles... and the future

BikeFlip is more than just a bike subscription. We're a social enterprise with a mission. In our workshop in Utrecht, discarded children's bikes are given a second life, thanks to the expertise of our team: people who discover their talents with us and get back into the swing of things.

How we work

The place

3 workshops

Our workshops are all about reuse and development. We train new bicycle technicians in a hands-on learning environment where growth is key. This way, we combine technical skills with social and sustainable impact.

The people

Our bike flippers

Behind every colleague lies a story, and we take that seriously. In our workplace, you don't work anonymously, but together. Here, people grow step by step in their roles, build skills, and discover their strengths. This way, we create opportunities that lead to the prospect of permanent employment.

The product

Our bicycles

Every children's bike that leaves our workshop is thoroughly refurbished and ready for a second life. We make what was once discarded reliable and safe again. This way, we give back value to materials and ensure sustainable mobility for young cyclists.

We are BikeFlip

Casparis

Co-Founder

Paul

Co-Founder

Madelief

People and culture

Martin

Teacher

Mike

Teacher

Sarah

Teacher

Marvin

Powder coater

Frans

Bicycle mechanic

Mohamad

Teacher

Hans

Bicycle mechanic

Qudratullah

Teacher

Sayad

Teacher

Rahman

Teacher

Karim

Project & Store Manager

Jean-Luc

Employee

Dionne

Bicycle photographer

Chaman

Instructor

Izhar

Paint manager

Ali

Instructor

Botros

All-round chef

"Our workshop is where rusty frames shine again and where invisible talent is seen again."

Casparis

What we stand for

We are an official Social Enterprise. This means that profit isn't a goal for us, but a means to make an impact.

Piggy bank for tomorrow

50% of our profits go directly back into a special fund. This way, we create more jobs and save more bicycles.

Honest & transparent

We pay fair wages (collective labor agreement) and our books are open. We combat mobility poverty by providing bicycles to less fortunate families. Because every child deserves a bicycle.

Money and ownership

BikeFlip is fully owned by founders Paul and Casparis. Without external shareholders, we grow independently, with fair collective bargaining agreements and director-majority salaries.

Sustainable development goals

For us, sustainability goes beyond just the environment. Everything we do centers on people, reuse, and equal opportunities. Our activities actively contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

What have we achieved

3 workshops

You can find us in Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

84 work-study programs

We train new talent and thus save even more bicycles.

5,000 rescued bicycles per year

Every year we give 5,000 bicycles a second life.

The story behind BikeFlip

BikeFlip started in 2019 at a recycling center in Utrecht, where student Casparis Beyer spotted a perfect, bright pink children's bike among the scrap metal. For him, this was the perfect example of a broken system: why produce new when we have gold in our hands? He salvaged the bike and laid the foundation for a circular subscription service. His fellow student Paul Remie soon joined him to develop this ideal into a professional social enterprise.

Together, they share a single belief: entrepreneurship is about impact, not quick profits for shareholders. That's why BikeFlip is entirely owned by the company, and every euro goes back into its mission. Casparis and Paul prove every day that economic value can be perfectly combined with social benefit: by reducing waste and offering people in the workplace a new future.