Communicycle is about people – people who love cycling and building friendship.

Communicycle is about keeping people rolling – we work with individuals to help them repair their rides, with the goal of making cycling for transportation a little more sustainable and viable.

Communicycle is about meeting needs – we are linked with networks of people who identify cycling-related needs in lower-income areas around our shop locations. Whether someone has a flat or broken chain, or we know somebody who has no way of getting around, we work hard to redistribute donated bicycles and parts to meet these needs.

We are not a religious cult. We are not cookie-cutter people with the same heritage, values, or political beliefs. We do not all have the same skills or knowledge, and we are not ever trying to prove that we are better than anyone else. With a couple of exceptions, we are not professional bike techs, and we are most definitely not doing this for the money.

Cycling is a sustainable form of transportation, a good source of exercise, and a lot of fun. We want to see as many folks as we can empowered to participate, so we are making a way by repairing, redistributing, and riding. We value relationships, and set up all of our wrenching services and shop programs as a way to build bridges with each other.

In addition, Communicycle exists because the love of Jesus Christ compels us to love and serve our neighbors in Chamblee and Doraville. Our goals are to love the people He loves, and to put His love on display through the meeting of needs and the building of caring relationships. We are deeply in love with Him who loved us first and want that love to overflow to others. Because we like riding and repairing bicycles, we are using this natural interest as a vehicle for caring for our neighbors.

Yes and no. We are associated with a church called Open Table Community, based in Chamblee, GA and a church called McKendree UMC in Lawrenceville, GA. We exist out of a desire to share the love of Jesus Christ with those around us. If you are interested, we would love to share with you why we think Jesus is so great, but we are here to love and to serve and not to bombard people with religion. Everyone is welcome at our shop, regardless of personal beliefs.

Communicycle Chamblee:
2605 Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 | Map »

Communicycle Clarkston:
3701 College Avenue, Clarkston, GA 30021 | Map »

Communicycle Lawrenceville:
1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 | Map »

Visit our home page for the current shop hours at all of our locations. During this time, you can use our tools and supplies to tune up your bike. Don't know how? One of our volunteers will be glad to show you. If your bike needs replacement parts, we may have just the component you need. If you need a bike, you can participate in our Earn-A-Bike Program during this time.

Want to help us expand our hours? Communicycle is in need of skilled, committed volunteers who can open the shop on additional nights. Visit our Get Inolved page for more information on involvement opportunities.

Not exactly. We will work together with you to fix your bike. If you want to drop off a broken bike and pick up a fixed bike, we recommend the local bike store. (We'll be happy to give you some recommendations.) If you are into good conversation and learning a little bit, a bicycle co-op is a great option for you; we'll put the tools in your hands and guide you along. For a minimal donation and a little sweat equity, you'll be back up and rolling in no time.

We suggest $5 for use of tools, grease, degreaser, and other shared items; $5 per used part; $20 per frame (used parts included). Though most folks find everything they need in our used parts bins, if your bike requires a new part from our shop, we ask that you reimburse us the cost of the item. On occasion, we may also recommend the purchase of certain new parts specific to your bike from a local bike shop.

Donations are not limited to cash. Work-trade, baked goods, frosty beverages, and other creative donations are welcome. No one is turned away for lack of cash or resources.

Maybe. If you need a bicycle, you can participate in our Earn-A-Bike program for a recommended donation of $20. We will help you learn how to make your selected bike operational. For those needing transportation in a hurry, we have a limited supply of used bikes that have already been fixed up by our volunteers. Prices vary for ready-to-ride bikes, and availability may be limited to those with urgent needs who can't afford the time to fix up a bike themselves. Please ask one of our volunteers for more information.

No problem. There are many ways to earn bikes, obtain parts, and use shared tools and supplies without donating money. Just find one of our volunteers and we will help to find a solution that works well for everyone.

Yes. To donate a bicycle or parts, bring it by the shop during open shop hours, or to arrange a way to get it to us.

Yes. To donate money, visit our donate page. To donate a bicycle or parts, bring it by the shop during open shop hours, or if you need help transporting it.

Yes, though not independently so. The financials of Communicycle channel through Open Table Community, which is a non-profit organization. Everything that is done for Communicycle is offered on a volunteer basis, out of a love for cycling and building relationships.

Yes. You may write your donation off on your personal income tax return. We can email you a tax letter confirming your donation upon request.

Communicycle doesn't have a formal membership policy. If you show up and participate, we will consider you a member! Members are encouraged to come to general meetings, help us make decisions about the organization, and pitch in with taking care of the shop. We are always in need of additional volunteers.See our Get Involved page for more information about how you can pitch in.

No one is solely "in charge" because we all share the responsibility of managing the shop. Josh and Jonathan do a lot of the administrative work in Chamblee and Clarkston, and Larry handles the details in Lawrenceville, but everyone here volunteers their time and skills and contributes to the success of the co-op.