Delta Bike Project

unity bicycle shop dedicated to improving access to bicycle transportation in Mobile, Alabama. We minimize barriers by providing access to tools and do-it-yourself bicycle repair during open shop hours and low cost or free access to recycled bicycles. The Delta Bike Project believes that our community is made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social and practical purposes. They believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to all people, so their programs are open to all members of our community, regardless of financial status. The Delta Bike Project sees the value cycling has for our developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all. There are two key community initiatives at the Delta Bike Project is the (1) Open Shop Hours and (2) the Time is Money Program. During open shop hours, volunteer mechanics help community members learn basic repairs on their bikes. From learning how to change a flat tire to adjusting brake and gears, visitors can learns a new skill while getting the repair assistance they need. Recycled bicycles are also available for donations to allow people to gain access to low cost bicycle transportation. The Time is Money Program helps provide a bicycle or bicycle parts through volunteering and “sweat equity.” To date, we have recycled over 800 bicycles into the Mobile community through this program. This 5-Hour program is reserved for Mobile’s community in need, and is available on a first come/first served bases and limited to the number of available bike donations on hand each Sunday. Participants first meet with staff to determine their bicycle needs. They receive $10 worth of “bike credit” towards their bike goal for every hour they work, meaning that they ride away with the bike that same day (each used bike has ~$50 value). Occasionally, bike parts are needed and participants can work towards those goals as well. Types of volunteer work include cleaning our neighborhood of trash, cleaning the shop and bikes, removing parts from bikes, sorting parts, etc. You do not need any prior knowledge of bikes maintenance to participate in this program.