Gearin' Up Bicycles

Washington D.C.'s only nonprofit community bicycle shop
1811 Rhode Island Ave NE Gearin’ Up Bicycles will feature a retail space in downtown Washington D.C.

Mission Statement

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. What

04/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out this weekend! From our awesome volunteers, to previous Gearin' Up staff (and founder!), to local community members, and everyone else in between. We are so so grateful for all the support with our return because we really can't do it without you all. And, once again, a shout out to our sponsor , and to for providing refreshments for the Grand Opening.

Missed the vibes on Saturday? We're open Tuesday to Friday 12-7PM and Saturdays 12-6PM swing by, we promise it's just as fun without cake and coffee.

03/29/2025

One week till our grand opening! Roll through between 12 and 6PM on the 5th and check out our new space, have some cake and coffee, and say hi.

RSVP at the link in our bio!

Can't make it? We're currently in our soft open and you can come in Tuesday to Friday 12PM to 7PM or Saturday 12PM to 6PM.

[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Image with an orange background, at the top right is a drawn bicycle shop representing the Gearin' Up shop and in the bottom right is a drawing of three bicyclists riding in a line. In the center a semi transparent blue box has text reading "A program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association Gearin' Up Bicycles Grand Opening" "With coffee provided by Qualia Coffee Sponsored by Wiebensons & Dorman Architects PC" "10 Harry Thomas Way NE April 5th, 2025 12PM to 6PM"]

05/18/2023

We will be open 12-6pm today!

05/11/2023

We are open today until 6pm!

01/13/2023

New Winter Hours:
Thursday-Saturday 12pm-6pm
Thanks y'all 😘