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   | name          = SOPO Bicycle Cooperative
   | name          = SoPo Bicycle Coöperative
   | logo          = Sopo Logo.jpg
   | logo          =  
   | year_founded  = 2004
   | year_founded  = 2004
  <!-- Leave this next field empty if the organization is still in operation -->
   | year_dissolved =  
   | year_dissolved =  
   | email = info@sopobikes.org
   | email   = info@sopobikes.org
   | website  = http://sopobikes.org/
   | website  = http://sopobikes.org/
   | town    = Grant Park, Atlanta
   | town    = Atlanta
   | state    = Georgia (USA)
   | state    = Georgia
  | province =
   | country  = United States of America
   | country  = United States of America
  | other_contact = https://www.facebook.com/sopobikes/ , https://www.instagram.com/sopobikecoop/


   <!-- if on a college or university campus, then the name of that institution -->
   <!-- if on a college or university campus, then the name of that institution -->
   | campus =  
   | campus =  


  <!-- Languages officially supported, most likely it will just be one, so leave the rest blank -->
   | language1 = English
   | language1 = English
   | language2 =
   | language2 =
   | language3 =  
   | language3 =  


   <!-- Simply "yes" or "no" -->
    
   | has-diy-shop          = yes
   | has-diy-shop          = yes
   | has-pay-shop          = donation
   | has-pay-shop          = no
   | has-mobile-repair      = yes
   | has-mobile-repair      = no
   | has-bike-sharing      = no
   | has-bike-sharing      = no
   | has-earn-a-bike        = yes
   | has-earn-a-bike        = yes
   | has-bike-valet        = no
   | has-bike-valet        = no
   | has-workshops          = yes
   | has-workshops          = no
   | has-courses            = no
   | has-courses            = no
   | has-group-rides        = yes
   | has-group-rides        = no
   | has-bicycle-advocacy  = yes
   | has-bicycle-advocacy  = yes
   | has-pedicab            = no
   | has-pedicab            = no
   | has-in-school-programs = no
   | has-in-school-programs = no
   | has-youth-summercamp  = yes
   | has-youth-summercamp  = no
   | has-youth-racing      = no
   | has-youth-racing      = no
   | has-women-trans-hours  = yes
   | has-women-trans-hours  = no
 
  <!-- Please share your mission statement or mandate -->
   | mission-statement = To create equitable access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services and education.
   | mission-statement = To create equitable access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services and education.


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== Workshop ==
==Workshop==


Our workshop provides a central forum for sharing equipment, materials, and expertise, and facilitates affordable, practical, hands-on support for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. We are committed to making our shop a safe and neutral community space where all people are welcomed and encouraged to learn, share, and turn wrenches.
Our workshop provides a central forum for sharing equipment, materials, and expertise, and facilitates affordable, practical, hands-on support for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. We are committed to making our shop a safe and neutral community space where all people are welcomed and encouraged to learn, share, and turn wrenches.


Our shop outlook is:
Our shop outlook is:
* Each one teach one.
*Each one teach one.
* Right tool for the right job.
* Right tool for the right job.
* Bicycles make the world a better place.  
*Bicycles make the world a better place.


== Contact Info ==
==Contact Info==


Phone:
Address:
  404-425-9989 (voicemail only)
  The Met
680 Murphy Ave SW #6072, Atlanta, GA 30310
(No mail here, please!)


Shop Location:
* info@sopobikes.org
586 Woodward Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(No mail here, please!)


Mailing Address:
==History==
Sopo Bicycle Cooperative
1270 Caroline St NE
Ste D120-392
Atlanta, GA 30307


== History ==
In December 2004, three friends held an open meeting to discuss a community wide problem: bicycle repair services at for-profit shops was too expensive and time consuming.  We wanted to fix our own bikes with collectively owned tools.  When the power went out at that meeting, the 60 of us gathered there huddled together and lit the room with blinky lights so we could continue shouting about our visions for community service, empowerment, and change!  Together, with the support of local businesses and artists, we created a nonprofit tax exempt organization dedicated to creating a cooperatively owned bicycle repair shop.  Eight months later, with the help of the East Atlanta Kids Club, SouthStar CDC, and Don Bender, Sopo acquired its shop space in East Atlanta.  Two years after moving in, Sopo shut down, revamped, reopened, and hired its first paid Executive Director.


In December 2004, three friends held an open meeting to discuss a community wide problem: bicycle repair services at for~profit shops was too expensive and time consuming.  We wanted to fix our own bikes with collectively owned tools.  When the power went out at that meeting, the 60 of us gathered there huddled together and lit the room with blinky lights so we could continue shouting about our visions for community service, empowerment, and change!  Together, with the support of local businesses and artists, we created a nonprofit tax exempt organization dedicated to creating a cooperatively owned bicycle repair shop.  Eight months later, with the help of the East Atlanta Kids Club, SouthStar CDC, and Don Bender, Sopo acquired its shop space in East Atlanta. Two years after moving in, Sopo shut down, revamped, reopened, and hired its first paid Executive Director.  Since then, we have doubled our shop activity.  We are on the verge of developing new and exciting programing that will expand our reach and help to make Atlanta a cleaner, safer, and healthier place for all!
In ~2022 Sopo moved to The Met in Atlanta's West End Neighborhood.


SoPo is named for South of Ponce de Leon Road.
SoPo is named for South of Ponce de Leon Road.


== Services Offered ==
==Services Offered==
 
*DIY shop: tools, repair stands and volunteer help for a $10 donation
* Open shop hours
*Used bicycles and parts for sale
* Women and Trans night
*Earn-A-Bicycle
* BikeParking
*Public bicycle rack installation
* Youth Programs
*Bicycles, locks and helmets for people in need
* Monthly Classes
*Bike and parts donations
* Bike Donations


SoPo is YOUR bicycle shop. We belong to you.
SoPo is YOUR bicycle shop. We belong to you.


We are a nonprofit community-based bicycle repair shop in Grant Park. Come by and fix and build bicycles with new and old friends. No experience? No problem. Come and learn. That's what we're here for.
We are a nonprofit community-based bicycle repair shop in the West End. Come by and fix and build bicycles with new and old friends. No experience? No problem. Come and learn. That's what we're here for.
 
We ask for modest donations in return for use of tools, materials, and parts. No one is turned away for lack of $$. Work-trade is a-okay!
 
$ = cash, volunteer time, vegan treats, & other trades.  Checks are accepted.  Smiles.  : )
 
No one is turned away for lack of $!


== Standard Hours of Operation ==
No one is turned away for lack of money!


Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
==Hours==
7:00pm - 10:00pm,
See [https://sopobikes.org/ sopobikes.org] for current shop hours. Volunteers needed and welcome!
Saturday
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Latest revision as of 16:00, 19 October 2026

SOPO Bicycle Cooperative
Website http://sopobikes.org/
Email info@sopobikes.org
Founded 2004
Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Language
Services Offered
Mission Statement To create equitable access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services and education.
Other Contact Info https://www.facebook.com/sopobikes/ , https://www.instagram.com/sopobikecoop/



Workshop

Our workshop provides a central forum for sharing equipment, materials, and expertise, and facilitates affordable, practical, hands-on support for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. We are committed to making our shop a safe and neutral community space where all people are welcomed and encouraged to learn, share, and turn wrenches.

Our shop outlook is:

  • Each one teach one.
  • Right tool for the right job.
  • Bicycles make the world a better place.

Contact Info

Address: 

The Met
680 Murphy Ave SW #6072, Atlanta, GA 30310
(No mail here, please!)
  • info@sopobikes.org

History

In December 2004, three friends held an open meeting to discuss a community wide problem: bicycle repair services at for-profit shops was too expensive and time consuming. We wanted to fix our own bikes with collectively owned tools. When the power went out at that meeting, the 60 of us gathered there huddled together and lit the room with blinky lights so we could continue shouting about our visions for community service, empowerment, and change! Together, with the support of local businesses and artists, we created a nonprofit tax exempt organization dedicated to creating a cooperatively owned bicycle repair shop. Eight months later, with the help of the East Atlanta Kids Club, SouthStar CDC, and Don Bender, Sopo acquired its shop space in East Atlanta. Two years after moving in, Sopo shut down, revamped, reopened, and hired its first paid Executive Director.

In ~2022 Sopo moved to The Met in Atlanta's West End Neighborhood.

SoPo is named for South of Ponce de Leon Road.

Services Offered

  • DIY shop: tools, repair stands and volunteer help for a $10 donation
  • Used bicycles and parts for sale
  • Earn-A-Bicycle
  • Public bicycle rack installation
  • Bicycles, locks and helmets for people in need
  • Bike and parts donations

SoPo is YOUR bicycle shop. We belong to you.

We are a nonprofit community-based bicycle repair shop in the West End. Come by and fix and build bicycles with new and old friends. No experience? No problem. Come and learn. That's what we're here for.

No one is turned away for lack of money!

Hours

See sopobikes.org for current shop hours. Volunteers needed and welcome!

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