Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op

Specialties

The OCBC is a volunteer-​driven, cooperative, non-​profit, bicycle

education center. Our Earn a Bike program accepts donations of

used bikes, which kids can earn by learning about bike repair and

safe cycling. Surplus bikes are fully refurbished for sale or rent

to support our programs. We also offer school-​based programs,

Traffic Skills classes, and a regular series of bike maintenance

classes for shop-​use membership.

History

Established in 2002.

The Ohio City Bicycle Co-​op was founded with bicycle education as its primary activity, with the purpose of increasing bicycle use, as reflected in its incorporation filing:

«The mission of the Ohio City Bicycle Co-​op (OCBC) is to promote the use of bicycles in greater Cleveland and engage area youth and adults in cycling activities that foster independence, resourcefulness, and good health. The OCBC works to accomplish this by offering safe cycling and bike repair education, Earn A Bike programs, and a consumer’s cooperative bike shop; by providing dependable used bikes and accessories; and by producing cycling events and tours that impart skills while encouraging riding for fun, fitness and practical transportation.»

In 2006 the OCBC trustees approved this «working mission statement» to describe what we do:

«Help people use bicycles.»