EDUCATION

Knowledge is Power

Community Education at SHIFT

At Shift Community Cycles, we believe that knowledge is power—and when it comes to bikes, it’s also freedom.

Our education programs are designed to equip people of all ages with the skills, confidence, and support they need to ride safely, maintain their bikes, and navigate their communities with independence. No matter your age or skill level, we offer inclusive, hands-on learning opportunities that meet you where you are.

Shift Kidz

Youth Programs

Shift Kidz’s mission is to ignite a passion for cycling in the next generation. Through innovative tools, resources, education, and events, we engage youth to seize opportunities in the world of cycling.

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Workshops

for Adults and Youth

Have you always wanted to do your own bike maintenance? Wondering how derailleurs work? Build your bike knowledge and get to know your community! We’ve got a class for every need.

Upcoming Events

Community Collaborations

  • Learn to Ride

    The Learn to Ride program teaches people of all ages how to ride bicycles. It is made possible through a collaboration of Shift Community Cycles, Safe Routes to School, Cascadia Mobility, City of Eugene, and Lane County.

    Shift Community Cycles’ role in the program is to ensure the safety and comfort of all Learn to Ride participants. We run bicycle safety checks, make sure helmets fit properly, and that each individual feels supported and comfortable as they learn to ride.

  • Community Group Rides

    BEST, Peace Health, GEARs, Klink, and Shift Community Cycles have joined forces to pool resources and gather support for community group rides.

    By working together in solidarity to organize rides as well as planning larger collaborative projects, we increase participation as well continue building bicycle culture and working towards a supportive community structure. to stay up to date on rides and events, check our event page!

  • Free Bikes 4 Kidz

    Free Bikes 4 Kidz Eugene-Springfield was founded in 2018 with a goal to help all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need.

    Shift Community Cycles is one of the community partners who makes Free Bikes 4 Kidz possible; each year, we take on the role of operations manager for the event and coordinate volunteers to refurbish and match donated bicycles with kids in need.

Join the Shift Community

Access tools, grow your skills, build relationships

Whether you're dropping in for a quick repair or diving deep into classes and special projects, our membership program gives you the space, tools, and guidance to grow your skills. Every membership helps fund free community services like youth programs, tool libraries, and safety gear distribution. When you join Shift, you’re keeping Lane County rolling.

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