Your neighborhood bike shop.
Powered by people like you.
Vélocity Bicycle Cooperative is a volunteer-run nonprofit in Northern Virginia. We sell and fix bikes, teach you how to fix your own, and give free bikes to neighbors who need them most. All of it runs on community — and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Everything bikes. All community.
From buying your first refurbished ride to learning to fix your own — we’ve got you covered.
Bikes for Sale & Professional Repairs
Every bike on our floor has a story — donated by a neighbor, rebuilt by our team, and ready for its next chapter. We sell refurbished adult and kids’ bikes at prices that won’t make you wince, plus new and used parts starting at $5. And when your ride needs some love, our professional mechanics have you covered.
See bikes & pricing →Do-It-Yourself Bicycle Repair
You’d be surprised what you can fix yourself — especially with a pro mechanic standing right there. During DIY hours, bring your bike in, use our stand and tools, and work through the problem at your own pace. You’ll leave with a fixed bike and a new skill.
DIY hours & details →Bicycle Maintenance Classes
Two hours, your bike, our instructor — and you’ll walk away knowing how to handle the repairs that actually happen in real life. Our Basic Bicycle Maintenance class is beginner-friendly, hands-on, and genuinely useful. No experience required, just a willingness to get a little greasy.
See upcoming classes →Bicycle Scholarships
No one should go without a bike because of cost. We refurbish donated bikes and give them away — completely free — to community members who need them. Helmets and locks included when we can. Because transportation is a right, not a luxury.
Learn more & apply →Volunteering Opportunities
Vélocity runs on people who show up. Whether you’re a seasoned wrench-turner or someone who’s never touched a derailleur, there’s a role for you. Join us for a volunteer night, help at one of the shops with customer service, staff a Warehouse Sale, or take on a leadership role — and earn parts discounts along the way.
Sign up on Meetup (FREE!) →Recycling Donated Bikes & Parts
Got a bike gathering dust? Drop it off. We’ll assess it, refurbish what we can, and make sure every usable part finds a new home. Metal and rubber that can’t be saved get recycled — nothing goes to the landfill if we can help it.
Donate bikes & parts →Community Partnerships
We don’t do this work alone. Vélocity partners with local schools, Scout groups, housing organizations, and community nonprofits to extend our reach across Northern Virginia. Together, we’re building a more connected, bike-friendly region — one partnership at a time.
Meet our partners →The whole thing runs on people like you.
Vélocity has no full-time staff running the shop floor. It’s volunteers — mechanics, organizers, teachers, and enthusiastic beginners — who keep the wheels turning. Whether you want hands-on bike repair experience or just want to do something good on a Tuesday night, there’s a spot for you.
Your $50 puts someone on a bike.
Every donation helps us refurbish more bikes, run more classes, and give more free rides to neighbors who need transportation to work, school, and life. Vélocity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — your gift is tax-deductible and goes directly to the community.