Our Programs

Bicycle education and access for everyone

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Earn-A-Bike Program

Learn bicycle repair skills and earn your own refurbished bike.

How It Works

Participants complete a series of hands-on classes where they learn essential bicycle repair skills. Upon graduation, each participant receives:

  • A fully refurbished bicycle
  • A properly fitted helmet
  • A lock to keep it secure
  • The skills to maintain it

What You'll Learn

Flat Repair

Patch tubes, replace tires, and never be stranded.

Brakes

Adjust and replace brake pads for safe stopping.

Drivetrain

Clean, lube, and adjust your chain and gears.

Safety Check

The ABC Quick Check to ensure your bike is road-ready.

Program Details

Duration 6 sessions (12 hours total)
Cost Free
Age 14+ (youth under 18 need parent consent)
Requirements Attend all sessions, follow safety rules
Apply for Earn-A-Bike
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Open Shop Hours

Access tools, workspace, and expertise to work on your own bike.

What's Available

  • Professional bike repair stands
  • Complete tool sets for any repair
  • Truing stands and wheel building tools
  • Volunteer mechanics to help and advise
  • Affordable used and new parts

Open Shop Hours

Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

How It Works

  1. Sign in when you arrive
  2. Grab a workstand and get started
  3. Ask volunteers for help anytime
  4. Pay for any parts you use
  5. Clean up your workspace before leaving

Suggested donation: $5-10/visit (no one turned away for inability to pay)

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Safety Classes

Learn to ride safely and confidently in any environment.

Learn to Ride

For children and adults who have never ridden a bike. We use the balance method for quick, confident learning.

Duration: 2-4 hours

Basic Safety

Helmet fit, ABC Quick Check, rules of the road, hand signals, and hazard awareness.

Duration: 1-2 hours

Urban Commuting

Advanced traffic skills, route planning, night riding, and weather conditions.

Duration: 4-8 hours

Family Bike Safety

Parents and children learn together. Riding positions, teaching techniques, family rides.

Duration: 2-3 hours

Sign Up for a Class
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Youth Programs

Building skills, confidence, and community for young people.

Youth Earn-A-Bike

Our youth program combines bicycle repair education with life skills development. Young people learn:

  • Mechanical skills and tool use
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Responsibility and follow-through
  • Safe riding practices

Program Features

Mentorship

Adult volunteers provide guidance and positive role modeling.

Job Skills

Punctuality, communication, and workplace readiness.

Community

Group rides, events, and peer connections.

Ages & Requirements

  • Ages 10-17
  • Parent/guardian consent required
  • Commitment to attend all sessions
  • Background-checked adult supervision at all times
Enroll a Young Person