Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change, empowering youth and building resilient communities. We offer bike education programs for youth and adults, a community bike shop, and accept bike donations to support our mission.
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Mark and the purple bike
Mark Epstein, a retired history teacher from Rainier Beach High School, reflects on his legacy of cycling as he shares the story of his enduring Trek 920 bike, which he purchased in 1998 from Bike Works, South Seattle’s only bike shop. Mark rides his bike to school daily, emphasizing its signific...
A bike infrastructure advocate is born
A recent experience transformed a young girl’s perspective on cycling and urban infrastructure. After attending the Black Girls Bike camp, presented by Young Women Empowered in partnership with Bike Works, a 13-year-old girl expressed her desire for more protected bike lanes in her neighborhood. ...
Curiosity in nonprofit retail with Ed Ewing
In a recent episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Ed Ewing, executive director of Bike Works, a nonprofit in Seattle dedicated to empowering youth and fostering community through bicycles. With more than three decades of leadership experience, Ewing emphasizes his commitment to ...
Youth Leadership Collective: A Movement in the Making
Bike Works is launching the Youth Leadership Collective, a $450,000 initiative aimed at fostering youth leadership and empowering young people to take charge of their development. Recognizing the need for inclusive leadership opportunities, the program encourages youth to not only participate in ...
Ed Ewing on ‘The Day with Trae’
In the April 7, 2025, episode of “The Day with Trae,” host Trae Holiday interviews Ed Ewing, highlighting his contributions to the cycling community and his efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the sport. Ewing discusses his personal journey and the challenges he has encountered in advoc...
Rolling Forward with DEI, together
Bike Works is advancing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in cycling despite national setbacks. The organization emphasizes anti-racism and racial equity in its mission, celebrating Black joy and trans inclusion while fostering a welcoming environment for all. DEI efforts f...