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Whether it's for repairs or riding,
Richmond Re-Cycles
has the bike for you
A group of
bicycle enthusiasts recently opened a shop in Richmond where by
inexpensively repairing bicycles, they are promoting a healthy
lifestyle for your body and the world we inhabit. R ichmond
Re-cycles is a non-profit community-based bike shop that is
predominantly volunteer run. Their attention is focused on revamping
old, used bikes with new parts to create sustainable vehicles ready
for the road.
"We try to provide people with inexpensive, quality used bicycles,
so people can do what they do on a normal, daily basis without
driving cars," said volunteer Evan Vendetti .
Located at 2611 W. Cary St. on the corner of Cary and Robinson,
Richmond Re-Cycles has a comfortable feel. It's a typical old
Richmond building with hardwood floors that upon entering, spark
character. Music ranging from pulsing hardcore to calm college rock
plays as the volunteers meticulously work on bike frames like
parents caring for their children. The shop is stocked with locks,
pedals and books related to biking and various social issues. Many
of the parts that the volunteers use are contained within recycled
green file cabinets, promoting consistency of the shop's theme. Then
there are the bikes.
Each bike is different in age, brand name and in need of repairing,
giving each its own charm and personality. Since opening the store
on Aug. 22, Re-Cycles has gotten rid of around 60 to 70 bikes, an
astonishing number for such a short period of time. Re-Cycles is a
blessing for Richmonders as the shop provides affordable bike repair
services to the burgeoning bike community.
For more
information on Richmond Re-Cycles, e-mail
richmondrecycles@hotmail.com or go to
www.richmondrecycles.com.
Reprinted by
permission from Richmond.com
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by Jeff Byers
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