Bicycle Works: Difference between revisions

St. Louis BWorks
Website	https://www.bworks.org
Email	info@bworks.org
Founded	1988
Location	St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Language	English;
Services Offered	Earn-A-Bike Services; Bicycle Courses;
Mission Statement	St. Louis BWorks inspires youth to pursue their dreams, care for the world around them, and explore new possibilities through experiential learning.
Phone	314-664-0828

Latest revision as of 18:02, 19 October 2026

St. Louis BWorks (formerly St. Louis BicycleWORKS) is a nonprofit that teaches kids bike and computer skills. Kids earn a free bike or computer by finishing a class. Its shop sells refurbished bikes and parts to the public.

Contact Info

2414 Menard St.
St. Louis, MO 63104

314-664-0828

info@bworks.org

Hours

Tuesday and Thursday 11am-7pm
Saturday 10am-2pm

History

1985: Started by Roy Bohn in his backyard in Shaw
1988: Incorporated as a nonprofit
1996: Added Earn-A-Computer
c. 2011: Moved to rented space in Soulard
2026: Bought the former Compton Heights Christian Church at 2149 S. Grand Blvd. to be its permanent home

Services Offered

Earn-A-Bike: free class for kids; graduates get a bike, helmet, light and lock
Earn-A-Computer: free class for kids; graduates get a desktop computer
Refurbished bikes and new and vintage parts for sale (no kids' bikes)
Bike donations accepted at the shop and partner drop-off locations

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-The primary objective of BicycleWORKS is to increase the probability of positive life outcomes for "at-risk" youths in the Saint Louis area. This is accomplished by providing them the incentive and opportunity to develop their academic, vocational, and social skills through our Earn-A-Bike Program.
+St. Louis BWorks inspires youth to pursue their dreams, care for the world around them, and explore new possibilities through experiential learning.
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-== Programs ==
+St. Louis BWorks (formerly St. Louis BicycleWORKS) is a nonprofit that teaches kids bike and computer skills. Kids earn a free bike or computer by finishing a class. Its shop sells refurbished bikes and parts to the public.
-*Kids Earn A Bike,
+== Contact Info ==
-**Open to any resident age 8-18
+Menard St.<br>
-**6 week class, covering mechanical and safety.
+St. Louis, MO 63104
-*Road One,
+-664-0828
-Adult class or LAB
-*Bicycles to developing Nations,
+info@bworks.org
-Bicycle Works is dedicated to helping other similar non-profits. We collect bicycles for Working Bikes for shipping to developing countries for transportation.
-*Bicycle Recycle,
+== Hours ==
-We will take anything bicycle related and make sure if possible reused, if not we are proud of our recycling of 95% of the items that get donated to us.
+* Tuesday and Thursday 11am-7pm
+* Saturday 10am-2pm
-*Open Shop,
+== History ==
-**A time that we will help those that want to learn how to repair a bicycle.
+* 1985: Started by Roy Bohn in his backyard in Shaw
-**Two open stands are reserved for those that could not otherwise pay to have a bicycle serviced.
+* 1988: Incorporated as a nonprofit
+* 1996: Added Earn-A-Computer
+* c. 2011: Moved to rented space in Soulard
+* 2026: Bought the former Compton Heights Christian Church at 2149 S. Grand Blvd. to be its permanent home
-*Prison program
+== Services Offered ==
+* Earn-A-Bike: free class for kids; graduates get a bike, helmet, light and lock
-*Ex prisoner program
+* Earn-A-Computer: free class for kids; graduates get a desktop computer
+* Refurbished bikes and new and vintage parts for sale (no kids' bikes)
-== Photos ==
+* Bike donations accepted at the shop and partner drop-off locations
-Most of our public photos are kept here
-http://www.flickr.com/photos/77602109@N00/sets/
-We also keep just a few on our website
-http://www.stlbicycleworks.org
-==REQUEST FOR DONATIONS==
-All donations are tax deductible.
-===Bicycles===
-BicycleWORKS is currently accepting bikes of any style in any condition to support our various programs.
-* Kids' Earn-A-Bike Program
-* Bicycles to Developing Nations Project
-* Shop Support
-* Ex-prisoner project
-Donations can be dropped off at 4102 Shenandoah. Donations are accepted between 10 AM and 1 PM on Saturdays and 7-10 PM on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
-You may also drop off your donation at one of our two collaborating professional shops:
- Alpine Shop (Kirkwood)
-  N Kirkwood Rd
-* 10 AM to 9 PM M-S
-* Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM
-===Tools===
-We are always using our tools, so we need to replace them about once a year.
-Metric hand tools
-Bicycle related tools
-=== Monetary Donations ===
-Monetary donations are always welcome, please mail checks to:
- BicycleWORKS
-Shenandoah Avenue
- Saint Louis, MO 63110
 == See Also ==