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Earn-A-Bike
Earn-A-Bike
CC shopThe Earn-A-Bike program is open to all, no bicycle knowledge is required! With the guidance of experienced and friendly volunteer mechanics, participants work in the shop learning the ins and outs of bike mechanics. You spend 15 hours helping out and learning bike mechanics as you earn your bike.

How it works
The first 10 hours are spent helping out with shop chores which can range from sorting parts, organizing the shop, taking bikes apart, running errands and of course working on bikes. At your 10th hour you pick a bike to tune up and customize to your preference. When complete the bike is yours to keep.

What you get
One of our goals is to help you start bike commuting to work, run errands, a night on the town and more. To this end you'll get a solid name brand bike with accessories like, locks, helmets, lights, patch kits and more. These accessories will help keep you and your new bike safe and in working order. You also get a one year membership to Community Cycles.

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How much does it cost?
The Earn-A-Bike program is free and open to everyone. We do ask that if you can buy a membership that you do. Memberships are on a sliding scale ranging $10 to $1 million. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!

How to get started
Getting started in the Earn-A-Bike program is as easy as stopping by during open shop hours, no need to sign up before hand.

How is Community Cycles able provide this service?
Community Cycles is 501(c)3 non profit organization, our mission is to educate and advocate the safe use of bicycles for transportation and enjoyment.

All of the bikes at CC have been generously donated from individuals in the community. We also receive abandon bikes from the Boulder Police Department, the University of Colorado, local bike shops, property management companies and more.

Most of our funding comes from refurbished bike sales. Other funding comes from memberships, tune ups, special events, city contracts, grants and major donors. See our membership/donation form if you'd like to support the Earn-A-Bike program.

Community Cycles is comprised of a small but growing staff and core group of volunteers. Many of the core group are graduates of the Earn-A-Bike program. If you'd like to start helping out at CC tell us about yourself by filling out our volunteer form or stop by during open hours to find out more.

Stop by the shop during open hours and start earning your bike today!

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Become a Member

Your tax deductible membership donation will help ensure CC reaches more people than ever in 2008. Become a member Today!!
EAB graduate, Alec Harris, recently diagnosed and undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma, his family and Community Cycles set up the Community Cycles of Life Fund in his name.

All donations are tax-exempt and all funds raised support the Earn-A-Bike program.

Make a donation to this fund here. The Community Cycles of Life Fund is a way to offer support for a cause Alec is deeply committed to as he progresses through treatment to recovery.
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