Bicycle Mechanic & Retail Training Program
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our latest initiative, the Bicycle Mechanic and Retail Training (BMRT) program!
BMRT is designed to equip individuals facing barriers to work with the necessary skills to secure well-paying jobs. This comprehensive program offers training in consumer retail, bicycle mechanics, inventory management, and warehouse operations. Graduates of the BMRT program will be equipped with the knowledge and transferrable skills needed to start and manage their own small business.
We are thrilled to introduce our inaugural class of the Bicycle Mechanic and Retail Training Program this summer! For more information about the program and to receive updates, please click here.
Earn-a-Bike Program
Through our Earn-a-Bike program, we offer free refurbished bicycles as a reliable source of transportation for those in need.
To keep our mission rooted in community support, we use a "pay it forward" model. Participants volunteer at local nonprofits, schools, or faith-based organizations for 6 hours to qualify for your bike .*Please inform the organization of your volunteering for the Earn-a-bike program.
Please note: If you already volunteer somewhere in exchange for other services, these 6 hours must be in addition to your usual commitment.
Once your volunteer hours are complete, return the provided form to us. We’ll confirm your hours with the organization where you volunteered. After that, we’ll contact you to schedule your bike pickup.
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Shop Hours
Repairs are offered Tuesday through Sunday, from 10am–5pm, on a first-come, first-served basis at our shop.
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Mobile Clinic
We also operate a mobile repair clinic at Recovery Cafe every Wednesday from 11am–1pm:
- Recovery Cafe, 80 S. 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112
Free Bike Repairs
At Community Cycles, we believe that keeping a bike safe and reliable is just as important as providing access to one. That’s why we offer free safety and reliability repairs to anyone in need.
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Our basic repair service includes:
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Ensuring each bike has at least one working brake and one working gear
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Flat tire repairs
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While we aim to do as much as we can, we do not offer complete bike rebuilds or work on accessories such as kickstands and racks. This allows us to serve as many people as possible with the resources we have.
ABC’s Bike Safety and Maintenance
Community Cycles offers a 2-hour class suitable for all ages and levels of skills on the fundamentals of checking over your bike pre-ride, basic maintenance and making road-side fixes to issues like broken gear cables and flats!
This 2-hour class has an hour of education and demonstration then an hour on working on your bike going over the skills taught.
Class size is a maximum of 20 people and costs $25 per person.
Park Tool Intermediate Bike Mechanics Class
Park Tool is a worldwide leader of bike mechanics tools and education. Community Cycles is a registered supplier of Park Tool’s classes.
We offer a 20-hour class that covers all aspects of maintenance of bikes and alongside the teaching and demonstration gives you time to practice on your bike!
The class is taught 2-nights a week over 5 weeks and participants receive a Park Tool Big Blue Book, a reference book that complements the classes.
Classes are held frequently, check the website for timing and updates.
Class size is 10 people maximum and the cost is $350 per class.