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314 Randolph Pl NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20002
at N 3rd St
Brentwood
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0.5 mi90/92/93/X3 bus: NE Florida Av & NE 5th St
0.5 miNoMa-Gallaudet U (New York Ave)
0.6 miRhode Island Ave-Brentwood
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Specialties
Gearin’ Up Bicycles’ purpose is to create career development opportunities and teach essential workplace skills to teenagers from underserved communities, while encouraging cycling as a practical, healthy means of transportation. Gearin’ Up provides access to quality, affordable, used bicycles for those in need and hosts various community outreach programs throughout the year.
Our Shop offers a wide range of repair services, open stand time, training workshops and volunteer opportunities.
History
Established in 2012.
Spring 2012
Began working with youth on bicycles at the Boys and Girls Club in Washington D.C.
Began talks about starting a nonprofit community used bike shop in downtown D.C.
Summer 2012
Held a bicycle safety and mechainc skills summer camp at the Boys and Girls Club.
Drafted a business plan for Gearin’ Up Bicycles and submitted nonprofit paperwork.
Fall 2012
Finalized website, business plan, marketing and fundraising strategies.
Winter 2012 – 2013
The fundraising begins — check back for upcoming events!
Spring 2013
Bike collection begins — we will be collecting used bikes — contact us if you are interested in hosting a Bike Drive.
Summer 2013/Spring 2014
Continued to collect bikes and began running youth programs in partnership with summer camps and schools
Summer 2014
Grand Opening of our outdoor shop on Blandensburg Road, NE
Fall 2014
Hosted 1st annual Gearin’ Up Gala and grand opening of our permanent indoor location.
Meet the Manager
Micheal R.
Manager
Mike is born & raised in Silver Spring, Mike has been riding bikes since he was 3 (or maybe he was 4 or 5, either way he learned before his 10 year old neighbor). While biking was at first a necessity for keeping up with his big brothers, riding bikes quickly became one of Mike’s favorite activities. In addition to riding bikes, Mike has been wrenching on bikes since high school and has worked in several different bike shops in Pittsburgh PA, Ann Arbor, MI, & the DC area. Mike graduated from the University of Pittsburgh & the University of Michigan, where he studied social work. Like all good DC locals, Mike is a huge Nats fan.
