PHOENIX BIKES IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH PROGRAM whose mission is to develop youth leaders and social entrepreneurs through hands-on learning experiences and service to the greater DC cycling community.
OUR VISION is to provide a fun, safe, and challenging environment for local youth through building & running great community bike shops. We believe this is a unique way for young leaders to learn teamwork, explore social entrepreneurship, develop business and leadership skills, and serve others.
OUR SHOP ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE BIKES AND BIKE REPAIR SERVICES TO FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
History:
In March 2007, Phoenix Bike Shop opened its doors in Barcroft Park, Arlington, VA, as an nonprofit organization. With the fire of a dedicated group of citizens and cyclists, the shop grew from the ashes of Community Spokes, a community bike shop sponsored by the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Our first year has been spent getting our feet; our second year will be spent learning to fly. Though we have accomplished much already within the walls of our small brick building in the park, additional plans for growth include increasing our supply of bikes to local families and employment centers, creating a mobile bike shop, and enriching our leadership curriculum with mentoring and other training opportunities.
