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Portland Gear Hub
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| Website | https://portlandgearhub.org |
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| Founded | 2014 |
| Location | Portland, Maine, |
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| Mission Statement | Our mission is to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing equitable access to affordable, reliable gear. |
| Phone | 207-761-7632 |
| Other Contact Info | https://www.instagram.com/portlandgearhub/ |
Portland Gear Hub is a non-profit outdoor gear and bike shop powered by Ketcha Outdoors, a 501c3 youth outdoor organization. The Gear Hub is made up of a small group of year-round staff who are supported by many dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers help us sort skis, repair kids’ bikes, make improvements to our building, translate traffic safety classes, and much more. Our staff and volunteers love the outdoors and we love what we do! We hope to share the joy and knowledge of bike repair and outdoor recreation with our community.
Contact Info
The best way to reach us is to visit! You can also call during our open hours, Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 6 PM and Saturdays 10 AM – 4 PM at (207) 761-7632.
The Gear Hub at 155 Washington Ave takes in donations of used outdoor gear and fully inspects and repairs the equipment. We recycle and reuse as much as possible, saving parts for reuse and refurbishing bicycles both for sale and for programs. We aim to lower the barrier of entry for those interested in outdoor recreation and/or sustainable transportation.
The Bike School at 85 Anderson St opened in May 2017 to provide a dedicated space for bicycle education. At the bike school we offer free youth and adult programming, including Youth Wrench, Open Bench Time, and Bikes for All Mainers, as well as a variety of advanced bike maintenance classes.
History
The Portland Gear Hub was founded in January 2014, based on a dream that outdoor gear could be made accessible, affordable, or free to people who need it. Originally conceived as a gear library and thrift store, much of the initial gear came from Camp Ketcha (now Ketcha Outdoors), which ran a long-time adventure-based program with juvenile corrections "Leadership Adventure Corps." Many of the initial bikes and parts came from the Apex Youth Connection in Biddeford.
In 2024, with the support of more than 500 people, the Gear Hub purchased the land and building at 155 Washington Avenue, ensuring that it can continue to provide access to mobility and sustainable transportation for years to come.
Services Offered
- Discount Bikes: https://www.portlandgearhub.org/discountbikes
- Open Bench Time: https://www.portlandgearhub.org/open-bench-time
- Bike Maintenance and MTB Skills Classes: https://portlandgearhub.org/classes
- Bikes for All Mainers: https://portlandgearhub.org/bikes-for-all-mainers
- Mellow Monday Ride: check the website for up-to-date details
- 2014 Founded Community Bicycle Organizations
- Maine Community Bicycle Organizations
- Portland, ME Community Bicycle Organizations
- English Speaking Community Bicycle Organizations
- DIY Repair Service Community Bicycle Organizations
- Workshop Community Bicycle Organizations
- Bicycle Course Community Bicycle Organizations
- Group Ride Community Bicycle Organizations
- Community Bicycle Organizations