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Sales and service are by appointment only until further notice due to COVID-19.

Please call or text (706) 249-9550 or email us to schedule.

We are not accepting volunteers in the shop and Fix Your Own Bike sessions are virtual until further notice.

We believe affordable, accessible transportation is a critical component of social and economic mobility. 

BikeAthens is a non-profit organization in Athens, Georgia that works to build equity in transportation. We advocate for a safe and connected city, repair bikes for people who need them, and teach safe cycling to people of all ages.

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We have two spots left for our October Joy Ride ...

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Oct 23

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We have two spots left for our October Joy Ride tomorrow afternoon. Link in bio.

Calendar reminders for this week. Tonight is our ...

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Oct 20

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Calendar reminders for this week. Tonight is our monthly class where we cover the basics of making sure your bike is in good condition, go over the laws regarding bike riding, give tips on how to ride safely, how to keep your bike from being stolen, and answer any other bike riding questions you may have. Email shop@bikeathens.org for the link. FREE! Thursday is our weekly Fix Your Own Bike Zoom session where you can get help working on your bike, or just hang back and listen to bike nerds talk about nerding out on bikes. Link in bio. Saturday is the return of our monthly Joy Ride. We are limiting this to 10 riders and there are only 3 SPOTS LEFT! Facemasks and registration are required. Link in bio.

Next Saturday we are hosting our October Joy ...

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Oct 17

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Next Saturday we are hosting our October Joy Ride. We are going to enjoy this beautiful Fall weather on a Saturday in Athens. Registration and masks are required. Link in bio.

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix...

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Oct 15

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Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix Your Own Bike session! This is our weekly Zoom call where we chat about all kinds topics related to bikes. We will talk about how we might have a Joy Ride this month as well as potential in-person FYOB sessions. Of course, we will answer any of your bike questions about anything related to wrenching or riding your bike. You can't use our tools, you can't come into the shop, but you can get as much of our solid advice as you need so you can take the next steps toward getting your bike riding right again. Some of our top mechanics will be on the call so it's going to be a lot like NPR's Car Talk, but for bikes. Plus, if you have a smartphone or webcam, we can help you diagnose what is happening in real time. If you just want to hang out and listen to bike nerds, that's cool too. THIS IS 100% FREE. https://zoom.us/j/98602882443?pwd=NXRtOGNsc09kQTI4WjdNL3JWU0gyZz09 If you can't get the link to work, email shop@bikeathens.org with "FYOB Zoom" in the subject and we'll send you the link directly. Also, link in bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #freeride #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead #whyAthensGA #ridemoredomore #keeppedaling #nonprofit

Mark your calendar! Next week we will be ...

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Oct 13

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Mark your calendar! Next week we will be presenting our monthly edition of How to Bike, Athens via Zoom teleconference. We will cover the basics of making sure your bike is in good condition, go over the laws regarding bike riding, give tips on how to ride safely, how to keep your bike from being stolen, and answer any other bike riding questions you may have. Email shop@bikeathens.org for the link. FREE!

The Open House will present two distinct ...

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Oct 11

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The Open House will present two distinct conceptual plans on how to connect multi-use paths, manage stormwater, integrate parks, redevelop housing and shopping and more. Please spend 30 minutes at your convenience anytime this Sunday October 11th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at the Lay Park Community Center, or Monday October 12th from noon to 6pm at Lay Park playground area. There will be tents and social distancing/masks are required.   Your feedback is important! Who:    Bethel residents, College & Hoyt residents, Athens community members What:   Community Input Open House - North Downtown Athens Planning Study/Bethel Redevelopment   When:  October 11, 2:30 - 5:30 PM              October 12, 12:00 - 6:00 PM   Where: October 11 – Lay Park Community Center (297 Hoyt Street)              October 12 – Lay Park Playground (297 Hoyt Street) https://www.ndathensplanning.com/communityinput

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix...

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Oct 8

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Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix Your Own Bike session! This is our weekly Zoom call where we chat about all kinds topics related to bikes. We will talk about some of the virtual bike rides coming up, including the Athens to Savannah ride and the Firefly relay ride. Of course, we will answer any of your bike questions about anything related to wrenching or riding your bike.   You can't use our tools, you can't come into the shop, but you can get as much of our solid advice as you need so you can take the next steps toward getting your bike riding right again. Some of our top mechanics will be on the call so it's going to be a lot like NPR's Car Talk, but for bikes. Plus, if you have a smartphone or webcam, we can help you diagnose what is happening in real time. If you just want to hang out and listen to bike nerds, that's cool too. THIS IS 100% FREE. https://zoom.us/j/98602882443?pwd=NXRtOGNsc09kQTI4WjdNL3JWU0gyZz09 If you can't get the link to work, email shop@bikeathens.org with "FYOB Zoom" in the subject and we'll send you the link directly. Also, link in bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #freeride #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead #whyAthensGA #ridemoredomore #keeppedaling #nonprofit

A video explaining the Jefferson River Road ...

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Oct 7

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A video explaining the Jefferson River Road project and the sidewalk and multi-use path options is available at the project website at accgov.com/jeffersonriver or on YouTube (youtube.com/accgov or by searching for ’accgov’ on the app on mobile or TV devices). A video of the Mayor and Commission Work Session on September 20, 2020 that featured discussion of the project is also currently available on the project webpage and YouTube.  For more information on the Jefferson River Road sidewalk project, contact the Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department at 706-613-3440 or engineering@accgov.com.

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix...

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Oct 1

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Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix Your Own Bike session! This is our weekly Zoom call where we chat about all kinds topics related to bikes. We will talk about some new education content we are working on and what BikeAthens will be up to in 2021. You can't use our tools, you can't come into the shop, but you can get as much of our solid advice as you need so you can take the next steps toward getting your bike riding right again. Some of our top mechanics will be on the call so it's going to be a lot like NPR's Car Talk, but for bikes. Plus, if you have a smartphone or webcam, we can help you diagnose what is happening in real time. If you just want to hang out and talk bikes, that's cool too. THIS IS 100% FREE. https://zoom.us/j/98602882443?pwd=NXRtOGNsc09kQTI4WjdNL3JWU0gyZz09 If you can't get the link to work, email shop@bikeathens.org with "FYOB Zoom" in the subject and we'll send you the link directly. Also, link in bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #freeride #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead #whyAthensGA #ridemoredomore #keeppedaling #nonprofit

This virtual relay is being held to raise funds ...

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Sep 25

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This virtual relay is being held to raise funds and awareness for the mission of Firefly Trail Inc. to foster completion of the Firefly Trail from Union Point to Athens. This Firefly Virtual Relay will create an opportunity for fun and friendly competition while promoting COVID-19 safety measures. Link in bio.

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix...

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Sep 24

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Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix Your Own Bike session! This is our weekly Zoom call where we chat about all kinds topics related to bikes. Whether you need help setting up your brakes, or are looking for advice on where to ride, we have you covered. You can't use our tools, you can't come into the shop, but you can get as much of our solid advice as you need so you can take the next steps toward getting your bike riding right again. Some of our top mechanics will be on the call so it's going to be a lot like NPR's Car Talk, but for bikes. Plus, if you have a smartphone or webcam, we can help you diagnose what is happening in real time. If you just want to hang out and talk bikes, that's cool too. THIS IS 100% FREE. https://zoom.us/j/98602882443?pwd=NXRtOGNsc09kQTI4WjdNL3JWU0gyZz09 If you can't get the link to work, email shop@bikeathens.org with "FYOB Zoom" in the subject and we'll send you the link directly. Also, link in bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #freeride #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead #whyAthensGA #ridemoredomore #keeppedaling #nonprofit