Urban Bike Project of Wilmington

Roots Outreach Ministry is returning to Urban Bike Project for their annual bookbag giveaway! Come to Urban Bike Project's shop on Friday August 21 for a FREE bookbag filled with school supplies. Roots Outreach will be there from 3pm - 6pm, or while supplies last.

Despite challenges with weather and smoke, this month's Advanced Bike Camp was a fun week of service, exploration, and adventure for our campers. We built a bench for the new bus stop in front of our shop so transit users can sit comfortably while they wait, tried our hands at BMX biking and mountain biking, and biked from our shop to Lums Pond State Park - a 30 mile ride! We spent the night in the campground and enjoyed some time on the water the following morning before we called camp early due to smoke. Thank you so much to our volunteers and partners who made this week so special!

We have an e-trike for sale! Battery and electrical components are fully operational. Perfect for anyone with mobility or balance issues, also works great as a beach bike. $650. You must come to the shop in person during our regular posted hours to purchase or put on hold! If interested, don't wait - this kind of bike only shows up in our shop once every few years.

We are hiring! 📢📢📢
Seeking qualified applicants for our full time Shop Manager position. If you are passionate about sharing the joys and benefits of bicycling with Wilmington communities, have skills as a bicycle mechanic or experience working in a bike shop, and are detail-oriented and self-motivated, this position could be for you! For more information, visit: https://www.urbanbikeproject.com/employment-opportunities/

Slots are still available for all three Urban Bike Project summer camps! UBP summer camps offer young people ages 11+ exciting outdoor experiences. We offer an option to "Pay What You Can," minimum $20 and up to the full price of $275 per week-long, full-day camp. GirlCYCLE is coming up in less than two weeks, so if you know any young ladies looking for something to do this summer, please share!

https://www.urbanbikeproject.com/summercamp/

Honor freedom by riding forward 🚴🏾‍♀️✊

This Juneteenth, join a Freedom Ride along the JAM Trail connecting Wilmington and Old New Castle—a powerful way to reflect, remember, and celebrate.

As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, Juneteenth reminds us that freedom has been a journey—one carried forward by resilience, community, and continued progress.

🌿 Ride together in reflection
📖 Honor the stories that shaped our nation
🚴 Experience the landscape where history lives

Whether you ride the full trail or join along the way, this is more than a bike ride—it’s a moment to connect past to present.

This event is FREE to the public but registration is required.
📲 urbanbikeproject.com/delaware-freedom-ride/

Chippy Chippy Bang Bang - Chip is bringing the hits to the Commuter Challenge with a bike full of musical instruments! Can he play harmonica AND make it up Monkey Hill? Find out next Friday May 15 at the Commuter Challenge!

After missing last year's Commuter Challenge because she was 9 months pregnant, Laura is back with a baby, and a baby themed fundraiser! UBP makes biking accessible to everyone, from babies to grannies. Help your neighbors get on a bike by cheering us on May 15 at the Wilmington Grand Prix and/or donating to one of our competitors! https://tinyurl.com/52dczjkp

In just one week, the Wilmington Grand Prix kicks off with the Commuter Challenge, raising funds for UBP. Anson is our first featured rider! He is booking it up the hill. Help him meet his $1,500 fundraising goal - https://tinyurl.com/p6eatrpw

In just one week, the region's premier cycling weekend begins with a fundraiser for UBP--the Commuter Challenge-- followed by the Monkey Hill Time Trial. We will get the party started this week by highlighting the 8 competitors in our Commuter Challenge. Please join us May 15 to cheer on all the riders and celebrate all the bikers in Wilmington.