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== Mission Statement == | == Mission Statement == | ||
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. | ||
== Programs == | |||
* Open shop hours | |||
* Women and Trans night | |||
* BikeParking | |||
* Youth Programs | |||
* Monthly Classes | |||
* Bike Donations | |||
== Website == | == Website == | ||
* http://www.sopobikes.org/ | * http://www.sopobikes.org/ | ||
== Email == | == Email == | ||
* info@sopobikes.org | * info@sopobikes.org | ||
== 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! | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 13:24, 11 April 2011
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.
Programs
- Open shop hours
- Women and Trans night
- BikeParking
- Youth Programs
- Monthly Classes
- Bike Donations
Website
- info@sopobikes.org
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!
References
- Co-op touts two-wheel lifestyle, Creative Loafing 05.10.06
- Best Resource for Cyclists: SOPO Bicycle CO-OP, Creative Loafing 09.06
- Reclaiming the Streets: A bicycle co-op in East Atlanta is getting riders back on the roadways, Dry Ink Magazine 08.06
- Co-ops in Atlanta, Metroblogging Atlanta 08.16.05