{"685772":{"#nid":"685772","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Bike Shop Opens at CRC to Serve Campus Community ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo support the growing number of cyclists at Georgia Tech, which has been named a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/10\/24\/georgia-tech-named-gold-bicycle-friendly-university-league-american-bicyclists\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGold-Level Bicycle Friendly University\u003C\/a\u003E by the League of American Bicyclists, a new bike shop has opened to serve the community.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELocated inside the Campus Recreation Center, the shop opened in August and offers a range of services, from shifter adjustments to 10-speed chain replacements. With many students and CRC members relying on bikes for transportation and exercise, Expeditions and Adventures Coordinator Tyler Joing and Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation David Knobbe sought to create a conveniently located and efficient option for bike repairs. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe know that riding a bike is a healthy and positive transportation choice, but if you don\u0027t have the know-how or the tools, something as simple as a flat tire can take your bike offline for a couple of months. Now, if you have a flat tire today, Campus Recreation\u2019s Bike Shop is conveniently located on campus and can get you back up and running by the end of the day,\u201d Knobbe said. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to repairs, the shop performs general maintenance. Coinciding with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/08\/campus-cycle-track-complete-and-ready-roll\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eexpansion of the campus cycle track\u003C\/a\u003E, Joing sees the shop playing a role in supporting the growing cycling community at Georgia Tech. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCycling is an essential part of moving us in the direction of being a more eco-friendly campus, reducing traffic congestion, and placing an emphasis on catering to the well-being of our campus. The more we can help foster relationships between riders and create a space for repair and education, the more this becomes a win-win for all,\u201d Joing said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe shop is open Monday \u2013 Friday, from 3 to 6 p.m., for all students as well as faculty and staff with an active CRC membership. Customers can drop in for a free assessment or \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/6100b3a0ede04653b8edb476ccb99150\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efill out an intake form\u003C\/a\u003E ahead of time. For all repairs, the shop charges $5 for up to the first hour of labor plus the cost of parts. The shop keeps popular sizes of tubes, tires, and commonly replaced parts like chains, brake pads, and shifter cables in stock to expedite simple repairs. Mechanics will work with customers in need of a more complex repair to offer recommendations and estimate costs. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe shop, managed by Outdoor Recreation, is currently staffed by eight student mechanics. Students interested in applying to become mechanics can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/de41450445224d3c9e2ff0cfd64646a5\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efill out an application\u003C\/a\u003E. As operations continue to ramp up, a lead mechanic position is open to the public. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the future, Joing hopes to organize local rides for cyclists of all skill levels and provide educational tools on riding safely around campus and the city.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Offering accessible repairs at an on-campus location, the shop hopes to help the growing cycling community at Georgia Tech. "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOffering accessible repairs at an on-campus location, the shop hopes to help the growing cycling community at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Offering accessible repairs at an on-campus location, the shop hopes to help the growing cycling community at Georgia Tech. 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