https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Community_Cycles_of_CaliforniaCommunity Cycles of California - Revision history2026-06-06T13:38:18ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.38.2https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Cycles_of_California&diff=54674&oldid=prevAndrewWestphal: Creating the page!2026-06-04T18:27:48Z<p>Creating the page!</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{<br />
shop-info<br />
| name = Community Cycles of California<br />
| logo = <br />
| year_founded = 2017<br />
<!-- Leave this next field empty if the organization is still in operation --><br />
| year_dissolved = <br />
| website = https://www.communitycyclesca.org/<br />
| email = wecare@communitycyclesca.org<br />
| town = San Jose<br />
| state = California<br />
| province = <br />
| country = USA<br />
<br />
<!-- if on a college or university campus, then the name of that institution --><br />
| campus = <br />
<br />
<!-- Languages officially supported, most likely it will just be one, so leave the rest blank --><br />
| language1 = English<br />
| language2 = <br />
| language3 = <br />
<br />
<!-- Simply "yes" or "no" --><br />
| has-diy-shop = yes<br />
| has-pay-shop = no<br />
| has-mobile-repair = yes<br />
| has-bike-sharing = no<br />
| has-earn-a-bike = yes<br />
| has-bike-valet = no<br />
| has-workshops = yes<br />
| has-courses = yes<br />
| has-group-rides = no<br />
| has-bicycle-advocacy = no<br />
| has-pedicab = no<br />
| has-in-school-programs = no<br />
| has-youth-summercamp = no<br />
| has-youth-racing = no<br />
| has-women-trans-hours = no<br />
<br />
<!-- Please share your mission statement or mandate --><br />
| mission-statement = Our mission is to strengthen our community by promoting economic independence for individuals facing barriers to employment through our nonprofit bicycle shop, charitable bike programs, and vocational training.<br />
}}<br />
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a non-profit workforce training program and bike shop. Our unique training program teaches transferable skills to those who face barriers to employment, preparing them for living-wage jobs and economic independence. The bike shop is the cornerstone of our educational and employment program and contributes to the community through bicycle sales, services, and charitable programs.<br />
<br />
== Contact Info ==<br />
Our Service Center and Resource Hub is at 35 Wilson Avenue, San Jose 95126. <br />
Our Retail store is at 253 Race St #112, San Jose, CA 95126.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
The organization was founded in September 2017.<br />
<br />
== Services Offered ==<br />
* Our Nonprofit Bike Shop sells quality refurbished bikes, and we guarantee our work through a 60+ point refurbishment, safety, and quality assessment. Sales and repair center proceeds combine with charitable contributions to fund our charitable programs.<br />
* Our paid Small Business Operations Training program teaches bike mechanics and retail management fundamentals through hands-on experience, qualifying trainees for living-wage jobs. After a successful partial program pilot in 2020, we launched with the support of Santa Clara County in 2022 and will soon be stewarding our first graduates and welcoming future cohorts! <br />
* Through Earn-A-Bike, participants volunteer for 6 hours and receive a free bike upon completion of their service.<br />
* Our Free Mobile Repair Clinics at human service organizations provide easy access to those who rely on their bikes daily.<br />
* Our flagship Housing-Based "Bike Kitchen" at the Laurel Grove apartments assures repair tools and manuals are always available to tenants of this affordable housing complex.<br />
<br />
Learn more about our programs on the website: [https://www.communitycyclesca.org/who-we-are www.communitycyclesca.org/who-we-are]</div>AndrewWestphal