Communicycle Clarkston has been serving huge numbers every week.

Word on the Street

It is always exciting when we hear folks talking about the Communicycle program. A past participant received this message from one of his neighbors and forwarded it along to us:

Wanted to share with you about a cool bike shop I went to today that is practically in Northwoods. It's part of a organization called Communicycle (www.communicycle.org) that runs three bike repair shops, one in Clarkston, another in L'ville, and then this one, located across Chamblee Tucker Rd in the Open Table Community Church. 

It is only open on Tuesdays from 6-8pm and is run by volunteers who will help you with any basic bike repair  for free and all you need to pay for are the parts if any are needed. They have all the tools there along with parts. They also have some  bikes you can purchase for a donation. I brought in a bike from Goodwill and they helped me replace a tire, fix a kickstand, do a few other tweaks and I left with a bike that rides like new for about $10. 

There are three guys to help you and while I was there, a 10 year old boy was essentially creating a bike from parts at the shop with the guidance of one of the volunteers. The guy who was helping me said they really want to work with kids in our area who would like to learn how to maintain or even put together bikes. It's a really cool program and one we are lucky to have so close!

Shifting Gears in Lawrenceville

If you bring your bicycle to McKendree UMC on Thursday nights (6-8pm), you will probably meet Larry. Leading the effort of bringing Communicycle to Lawrenceville, Larry is passionate about bicycles and building community. Though just a few weeks old, Communicycle Lawrenceville is fully-stocked, and the team is ready to teach shop participants how to accomplish repairs to their bicycles.

Come out each Thursday to work on your bike, earn a bike, learn more about mechanics, and help others with their projects. Cyclists, you may have just found your new home away from home.

Communicycle Lawrenceville

Meeting at McKendree UMC

Thursdays, 6-8 PM

1570 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road  |  Lawrenceville, GA  |  30043