Question 1

Does Community Cycles sell new bikes, used bikes, or both?

Accepted Answer

Community Cycles operates a bike shop featuring refurbished used bikes sourced from donations. Professional mechanics refurbish each bike, ranging from minor adjustments to full upgrades, and the shop also carries new and used parts.

Question 2

What workshops and training does Community Cycles offer?

Accepted Answer

The shop offers hands-on workshops ranging from Maintenance 101 to a multi-session Complete Mechanics Series. Community Cycles also runs a Fix-a-Flat clinic ($10) that teaches flat-repair techniques and includes a patch kit and tire levers.

Question 3

Is Community Cycles a nonprofit, and what is its mission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Community Cycles is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making bicycling a sustainable, equitable, and affordable means of everyday transportation in Colorado. Funds from bike and parts sales support community outreach programs that expand access to bicycles.

Question 4

What items does Community Cycles accept as donations?

Accepted Answer

The shop accepts adult and kids bikes, bike parts, accessories (racks, panniers, baskets, trainers), shoes, attire, tires, tubes, and #4 and #5 plastic sports bottles. Used tires and tubes are recycled free of charge.

Question 5

Does Community Cycles host group rides or community cycling events?

Accepted Answer

While Community Cycles does not directly organize the rides, it promotes community cycling culture by highlighting local group rides such as Coffee Outside Boulder (Sundays at 9am in North Boulder Park) and Sunday Slow Roll (Sundays at 12:30pm in Salberg Park). The shop also hosts workshops, member appreciation events, and participates in advocacy for improved cycling infrastructure in Boulder County.

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