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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 are so grateful to be supported all year long ...

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Dec 1

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We are so grateful to be supported all year long by such a great community here in Athens. As part of #givingtuesday we would like to offer a free sticker of your choice with any donation $5.00 or more today. Link in bio to donate. Send us a note with your address and which sticker you would like. Thanks!

Tuesday night, BikeAthens will be presenting our ...

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Nov 30

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Tuesday night, BikeAthens will be presenting our monthly class 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!

Sometimes this is what bike repair looks like. ...

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Nov 27

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Sometimes this is what bike repair looks like. Cutting additional threads on an old fork to replace the one that broke. #FixEmAll

We are out at the Tate center until 2pm for free ...

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Nov 24

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We are out at the Tate center until 2pm for free tune ups!

Note: We will be out tuning up bikes at the Tate ...

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Nov 23

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Note: We will be out tuning up bikes at the Tate Center this Tuesday as part of UGA's Operation Safe Drive. Closed Wednesday and Thursday. There will not be an organized Joy Ride on Friday, due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. Later this week we will be releasing a route for a virtual ride for anyone who wants to get out on their bike and have a safe ride around town. Stay safe out there.

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

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Nov 19

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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. Tonight, since the days are so much shorter now, we will discuss bike lights and what we need to ride at night. Of course, we will address any bike issues you may have so join in!   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

Contact us if you have any information.

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Nov 16

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Contact us if you have any information. Always Lock Your Bike

Transit update

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Nov 16

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Transit update

FYI there will be free COVID-19 testing next week.

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Nov 13

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FYI there will be free COVID-19 testing next week.

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

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Nov 12

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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 of topics related to bikes. Tonight, we will discuss buying bikes and parts online, and whether or not the bike shortage will end anytime soon. Of course, we will address any bike issues you may have so join in! 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

Advocacy Alert!

Every two years Leisure ...

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Nov 11

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Advocacy Alert! Every two years Leisure Services staff update the maps and alignments of the Greenway Network Plan and are currently seeking input from the public. Check out the GNP updates with the "whole story" or "storymap." At the end you can fill out a survey for public comment on any or all of the 40+ trail lines. Please take the time to complete the survey fully as the more data the better the trail network can be. Click on the link in our bio to get started.

Join us in helping support our friends over at the...

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Nov 10

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Join us in helping support our friends over at the Firefly Trail. They just launched their Year-End Challenge Crowdfunding Campaign! This will help fill the lost revenue gap due to COVID-19 and keep the momentum going to compete for grants and BUILD THIS TRAIL. Check out fireflytrail.com for details on how you can help.