What is the Elyria Bicycle Education Center's business model?

Elyria Bicycle Education Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization formed in June 2017 that accepts donated bicycles, refurbishes them to safe and mechanically sound condition, and sells them back to the community for $70–$100. The shop is staffed entirely by volunteers.

Does the shop repair electric or gas-powered bicycles?

No. Elyria Bicycle Education Center does not perform repairs on electric or gas-powered bicycles; it works only on human-powered bikes.

How can someone get involved as a volunteer?

The shop actively recruits volunteers and provides training in bike mechanics. Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per week. Interested individuals can email EBEC2017@elyriabikecenter.org or visit the shop in person for details.

What should someone know about purchasing a bike from the shop?

Elyria Bicycle Education Center sells refurbished donated bicycles that have been restored to safe, working condition. Bikes typically sell for between $70 and $100, making them accessible entry-level options for the community.