The Bike Workshop

How does a bike change a life? Ask the more than 1,600 youth who have completed the Bike Workshop and they’ll tell you: it’s more than just a bike.

Bike Workshop participants work with volunteer mentors to build a bike from frame to finish, using bicycles that have been donated from community members. Along the way, youth learn repairs and maintenance and how to navigate our city safely on bike. But they also learn something deeper—problem-solving, patience, and the sense of pride that comes with seeing a project through to the end.

After completing the program, youth keep the bike they’ve built, along with a safety helmet, a tool kit, a newfound opportunity for healthy living, and the ability to explore beyond their neighborhood. Youth also pledge to pass on their new skills to help others in their community.

To visit the Oasis Bike Workshop website, click here.

This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.