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== Mission Statement ==
  | website  = http://sopobikes.org/
  | town    = Grant Park, Atlanta
  | state    =Georgia
  | province =  
  | country  = United States of America
 
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  | language1 = English
  | language2 = Other
  | language3 =
 
  <!-- Simply "yes" or "no" -->
  | has-diy-shop          = yes
  | has-pay-shop          = donation
  | has-mobile-repair      = yes
  | has-bike-sharing      = no
  | has-earn-a-bike        = yes
  | has-bike-valet        = no
  | has-workshops          = yes
  | has-courses            = no
  | has-group-rides        = yes
  | has-bicycle-advocacy  = yes
  | has-pedicab            = no
  | has-in-school-programs = no
  | has-youth-summercamp  = yes
  | has-youth-racing      = no
  | has-women-trans-hours  = yes
 
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  | mission-statement = To create equitable access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services and education.
 
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To create equitable access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services and education.


== 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.
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.
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.
Our shop outlook is:
* Right tool for the right job.
* Bicycles make the world a better place.
== Programs ==


* Open shop hours
    * Each one teach one.
* Women and Trans night
    * Right tool for the right job.
* BikeParking
    * Bicycles make the world a better place.
* Youth Programs
* Monthly Classes
* Bike Donations


== Website ==


* http://www.sopobikes.org/
== Contact Info ==


== Email ==
404-425-9989 (voicemail only)
 
info@sopobikes.org
 
 
Shop Location:
586 Woodward Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(No mail here, please!)
 
 
Mailing Address:
Sopo Bicycle Cooperative
1270 Caroline St NE
Ste D120-392
Atlanta, GA 30307


* info@sopobikes.org


== History ==
== History ==


In December 2004, three friends held an open meeting to discuss a community wide problem: bicycle repair services at for profit shops were 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 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 make Atlanta a cleaner, safer, and healthier place for all!  
In December 2004, three friends held an open meeting to discuss a community wide problem: bicycle repair services at for profit shops were 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 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 make Atlanta a cleaner, safer, and healthier place for all!
 


== References ==
== Services Offered ==


* [http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A72928 Co-op touts two-wheel lifestyle], Creative Loafing 05.10.06
    * Open shop hours
* [http://atlanta.creativeloafingbestof.com/gbase/BestOf/BestOfAwards?Award=oid%3A266322 Best Resource for Cyclists: SOPO Bicycle CO-OP], Creative Loafing 09.06
    * Women and Trans night
* [http://www.dryinkmag.com/sopo-bicycle-cooperative Reclaiming the Streets: A bicycle co-op in East Atlanta is getting riders back on the roadways], Dry Ink Magazine 08.06
    * BikeParking
* [http://atlanta.metblogs.com/archives/2005/08/co_ops_in_atlan.phtml Co-ops in Atlanta], Metroblogging Atlanta 08.16.05
    * Youth Programs
    * Monthly Classes
    * Bike Donations


== See Also ==


* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]
== Standard Hours of Operation ==


[[Category:Georgia (USA) Community Bicycle Organizations]]
Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
7:00pm - 10:00pm,
Saturday
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Revision as of 22:09, 29 May 2012

SoPo Bicycle Coöperative
Website http://sopobikes.org/
Founded 2004
Location Grant Park, 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.



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

404-425-9989 (voicemail only)

info@sopobikes.org


Shop Location: 586 Woodward Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312 (No mail here, please!)


Mailing Address: 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 were 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 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 make Atlanta a cleaner, safer, and healthier place for all!


Services Offered

   * Open shop hours
   * Women and Trans night
   * BikeParking
   * Youth Programs
   * Monthly Classes
   * Bike Donations


Standard Hours of Operation

Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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