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St. Louis BWorks was founded in 1988 with the idea that everyone deserves the chance to pursue their dreams.
Also: We’re trading bikes and computers for turkey and pie! 🦃🥧
Just a reminder that BWorks is closed Thursday AND Saturday for Thanksgiving weekend so our crew can enjoy the day with their families. See you after the holiday!
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
putting their new skills to use even as they look toward more guided riding with our team still to come.

When they go low, we go high. 5/5
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
They were doing so well today that instead of staying in a parking lot practicing drills, as would be normal on this particular week of class, they got to take a full five-mile ride through multiple neighborhoods ... 4/5
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Now, these kids get the full package — refurbished donated bikes, new helmets, bright lights, secure locks, and 12 hours of hands-on instruction to help them ride confidently and safely. 3/5
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
1. We wanted to offer support as IISTL has faced major funding cuts, and 2. We kept hearing concerns that young people were receiving bicycles for transportation without helmets, locks, lights, or the essential knowledge of how to use any of it safely. 2/5
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
You can apply this to a lot of things in need right now — a helmet, a can of soup, a jar of peanut butter.

If you want to make a real difference, find the nonprofits doing the work, reach out with questions and consider making a financial donation. It truly multiplies your impact.
Donations - Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search | Thanks our partnerships with food donors, every dollar you donate provides $10 in food and services.
www.operationfoodsearch.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
When nonprofits buy at wholesale, every dollar goes further.

Retail prices mean fewer people served, fewer programs, and less impact. Wholesale ordering = efficiency, equity, and smarter use of community support.
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We finished out this mostly sunny and happily busy week with a bustling Saturday at the shop — big thanks to everyone who joined us and pitched in on a multitude of fronts! 3/3
November 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
... and the International Institute. We also led another #bikebus on Wednesday morning and afternoon, with the weather cooperating beautifully for riding together to and from school. 2/3
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“I loved going to Calico Jack’s and showing everyone [the tree]. Oh and thank you for teaching me how to shift gears.”

Read more fourth-grade reflections on our blog! 3/3

www.bworks.org/blog/2025/10...
In their own words: Earn-A-Bike class has these St. Louis fourth graders riding — and raving | Saint Louis BWorks
St. Louis BWorks shows local kids what's possible. Our volunteer-run programs build confidence and character through educational programs rooted in teamwork and responsibility.
www.bworks.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"It was thrilling when we rode to Tower Grove Park.”

“I loved doing the drop test and designing my beautiful helmet. It was so fantastic learning about all the parts of the bike. I will always remember the ABC Safety Check before I go on my bike.” 2/3
November 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
... Earn-A-Bike at Humboldt School. We rounded out the week today with a busy Saturday at the retail shop, some extra riding practice, a great Day 2 working with youth at the International Institute — and an alumni adventure along the Katy Trail and Busch Greenway! 3/3
November 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
... in Professor Lindsey Stouffer’s “UpCycles” class. The public exhibition is on display now through December 6 at the Wash U Sam Fox School Gallery at 6128 Delmar. Earlier in the week we celebrated two graduating bike classes, one a group of Learn-To-Ride grads on site and the other 2/3
November 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM