We teach youth how to fix bikes, give them the chance to earn a bike, and to explore new places by bike.

Youth start in our Earn-A-Bike class or in Ride Club

Earn-A-Bike

Learn how to fix bikes with specialty bike tools! In our Earn-A-Bike class youth learn the basics of bike repair and maintenance by fixing up a bike that has been donated to Neighborhood Bike Works. At Earn-A-Bike graduation, students are able to keep the bike they've refurbished and they can also bring home a lock and helmet. Additionally, the class includes lessons on safe urban riding, health, and nutrition.

All graduates of the Earn-A-Bike program can continue to work in the shop, earning hours they can trade for more bikes, parts, and accessories. Graduates also get the chance to participate in our many advanced level programs. 

Earn-A-Bike is open to youth ages 8 - 18.

  • Upcoming Classes:

    Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6pm, 9/30 to 11/13
    Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6pm, 1/6/2025 to 2/19/2025
    Tuesdays & Thursday 4-6pm, 1/7/2025 to 2/20/2025
    Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6pm, 2/24/2025 to 4/9/2025
    Tuesdays & Thursday 4-6pm, 2/25/2025 to 4/10/2025

Summer Camp

Our summer camp combines elements of our two entry-level programs, Earn-A-Bike and Ride Club. Youth will learn hands-on mechanic skills and experience the outdoors by bike!

Summer Camp is open to youth ages 8 - 18.

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Ride Club

Ride Club is a four-week after-school group ride program that explores natural, historic, and artistic spaces in West Philadelphia. Ride Club emphasizes bike safety and rules of the road, along with the joys of bicycle adventure. Youth will ride on Philadelphia streets and use Circuit trails and bike paths that are connected to initiatives such as The East Coast Greenway. Ride Club curriculum includes lessons on health, fitness, and on-the-road bike repairs.

All Ride Club participants should know how to ride a bike and must be able to ride 20 minutes without a break.  Neighborhood Bike Works can provide youth with a bike and helmet to use during rides. Rides vary between two and six miles per day, and will also vary based on the ability of youth in the class.

After completing Ride Club, youth have the opportunity to participate in Neighborhood Bike Works' graduate programs. To graduate, each participant is expected to attend 75% of classes. The first four classes are especially critical to students' success!

Ride Club is open to youth ages 8 - 18.

  • Upcoming Classes:

    Tuesday & Thursdays 4-6pm, 9/3 to 9/26
    Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6pm; 4/14/2025 to 5/5/2025

All Neighborhood Bike Works classes are free but we do ask for a $25 deposit that will be refunded when the student completes the class.

To learn more, please complete our Youth Program Interest Form.