What is The Bikery's connection to Cycles of Change?

The Bikery is the community bike shop operated by Cycles of Change, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on growing bike access in Oakland and the broader Bay Area. The shop provides an average of 500 bikes per year to the community.

What programs does The Bikery support through Cycles of Change?

Cycles of Change, which operates The Bikery, runs bicycle programs for East Bay youth, teaches bike safety classes (having reached over 50,000 Alameda County youth to date), and operates the Oakland Upcycle program that connects over 200 low-income East Bay residents with free bicycles annually.

Is The Bikery primarily a retail shop or community-focused?

The Bikery functions as a community bike shop with a nonprofit mission rather than a traditional retail operation, emphasizing bike access and education programs for Oakland and the East Bay.