Freewheelin' Community Bikes

Freewheelin' Community Bikes

Website	https://www.freewheelinbikes.org
Email	info@freewheelinbikes.org
Founded	unknown
Location	Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Language	English
Services Offered	Earn-A-Bike Services Youth Summer Camp
Mission Statement	We provide accessible bicycles and teach youth life and leadership skills that improve their physical and mental well-being.
Phone	(317) 926-5440
Other Contact Info	https://www.facebook.com/fwcbikes, https://twitter.com/fwcbikes, https://www.instagram.com/fwcbikes/

Freewheelin' Community Bikes connects youth with skills for life over a shared passion for the bicycle. The organization envisions a stronger, healthier, more connected city.

Core Beliefs

Freewheelin’ believes in:

• The worth and gifts of each person to enrich the world
• Bicycling as accessible transportation for recreation, employment, and healthy living;
• The importance of positive youth/adult mentorship;
• Empowering youth as leaders who give back to their communities;
• Lifelong learning, resiliency and persistence;
• Positive neighborhood and community connections;
• Making bicycling accessible and affordable; and,
• Being welcoming to people of all backgrounds, abilities, and incomes.

Contact Info

3355 N. Central Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46205

Services Offered

Youth Camps/Enrichment

Summer Camp Program

• Freewheelin’ hosts weekly summer camp programs for youth ages 8-18.

B.R.A.K.E.S. Day Camps

• Building
• Relationships
• Accomplishments
• Knowledge
• Experiences for
• Success

• Freewheelin’ will annually host annual Fall and Spring B.R.A.K.E.S day camp programs for youth ages 8-18. The program dates offered will follow the Indianapolis Public Schools calendar.
• During BRAKES, campers will participate in various enrichment activities such as team building, enrichment activities, guest speakers, arts & crafts, games, and more. Campers will also participate in bike safety and bike rides.

Youth Mechanic Education

Green Apron Program

• Green Apron (Earn-a-Bike) is an introduction to Freewheelin’, bicycle maintenance, riding safety, and a culture of growth. Youth aged 10-18 learn-and-earn in this hands-on, entry-level course.
• If you are interested in joining Green Apron classes, please email programs@freewheelinbikes.org for registration information.

Bicycle Mechanics Classes

• At Freewheelin’, apron colors are used in the same way as in karate belts: to mark a student’s level of mastery. Each apron color (Green, Red, Purple and Black Apron) indicates a specific level of mastery over particular skills and principles. Kids build their confidence with each new apron and can mentor other youths to build their skills.

Bike Lab

• Formerly known as Open Shop, our Bike Lab is the place for learners to continue what they started in the Green Apron Program. Much like science labs in school, this is where our young mechanics explore, learn, and practice beyond the classroom. Bike Lab is all about maintaining and growing depth in bicycle skills and knowledge — as well as our relationships with one another.
• While the shop is still open to the youth of the neighborhood during bike lab to keep their bikes rolling, this time is mainly meant for those in our classes to hone their skills. Our youth are always happy to help someone fix a flat to keep others riding.

Youth Education And Employment Training (YEET) Program

• Youth between the ages of 14 and 18 can apply to work at Freewheelin’ Community Bikes through our paid Youth Education and Employment Training (YEET) Program.
• For most youth, it’s a first job that helps them prepare for a successful future while providing vital services to our Freewheelin’ participants and customers.

See Also

• Community Bicycle Organizations