The Old Spokes Home
Bike Shop / Non-profit
In addition to being a bike shop, Old Spokes Home is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, a social service provider, a job training center, a community center, an educational space, a bicycle museum and a lot of other things, too.
We believe bikes are a simple solution to complex problems. We believe there is a bike for every person and every purpose. We believe bikes to aid in positive personal and cultural transformation. Bikes connect people to their community, to their own bodies, to their physical environments. Bikes heal. Bikes empower. Bikes mobilize. We believe everyone should have access to bikes. We believe everyone deserves to feel the joy that a bicycle provides. That's why we're here. Read more
5 recommendations
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They not only are a bike shop but are the driving force behind bicycling for transportation in Burlington Vermont. They organize huge events, have a community workshop, get low income people onto bikes and build bike culture around the city and beyond.
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Great mechanics and the business is set up to promote the use of bicycles as transportation as well as fun.
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Non-profit bike shop that focuses on promoting bike commuting and teaching the community how to DIY bike repairs
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Awesome bike shop with great prices and a really cool mission! Your money is definitely going to a good place.
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They’re dedicated to helping the entire community use and enjoy bikes. They’re a great shop and resource.