Charlottesville Community Bikes

This is a great place for bicycle hobbyists and people wanting to become cyclists. If you’re not looking to drop a lot of cash on a bike from a bike store but want a great bike, this is an ideal place to go. They will teach you how to use your bike, maintain it, repair it, and they even rent out their space for people to work on their bike. They sell parts for much cheaper than a pro bike store and there’s plenty of people around to help lend advice on choosing a bike. If you’ve ever been to a pro shop, you know how some of them can come off as pretentious and judgmental (not all of them, but I’ve been to a few!). This place is laid back and welcoming. I would recommend checking this place out before shopping on Craigslist or going to a pro cycling shop.