Village Bicycle Cooperative
@villagebicyclecoop.bsky.social
VBC's mission is to offer a bicycle education-based workspace and advocate for bicycling to foster a healthier, safer, and more sustainable community.
https://www.villagebicycle.org/
https://www.villagebicycle.org/
On this date in 1967, the Beatles released the double EP "Magical Mystery Tour." Since the best song off that album was sung by John Lennon ("I am the Walrus," obviously), here's a John Lennon quote to brighten up your day.
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On this date in 1967, the Beatles released the double EP "Magical Mystery Tour." Since the best song off that album was sung by John Lennon ("I am the Walrus," obviously), here's a John Lennon quote to brighten up your day.
For the first time, the average new car costs more than $50,000! It's making more and more sense for some families to consider a comparatively cheap (and surprisingly versatile) e-cargo bike, rather than buying a second car!
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For the first time, the average new car costs more than $50,000! It's making more and more sense for some families to consider a comparatively cheap (and surprisingly versatile) e-cargo bike, rather than buying a second car!
Today, one of our amazing VBC volunteers dropped off 40 bike helmets to the West Park Corps of the Salvation Army. These helmets serve as an excellent supplement to the 35 bikes we've recently donated to the Salvation Army!
December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Today, one of our amazing VBC volunteers dropped off 40 bike helmets to the West Park Corps of the Salvation Army. These helmets serve as an excellent supplement to the 35 bikes we've recently donated to the Salvation Army!
This bike lane in Chicago finally got cleared after local residents pressured the city to plow it! This is a testament to the power of collective action!
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This bike lane in Chicago finally got cleared after local residents pressured the city to plow it! This is a testament to the power of collective action!
Whoa! Imagine if this crew pulled up next to you on their quadricycle! (Incidentally, this looks like a fun ride!)
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Whoa! Imagine if this crew pulled up next to you on their quadricycle! (Incidentally, this looks like a fun ride!)
Here's a cool photo of a tandem bike with a large collection of batteries between the two riders. It's an electric battery-powered pacing machine on an outdoor racetrack! (France, ca. 1898)
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here's a cool photo of a tandem bike with a large collection of batteries between the two riders. It's an electric battery-powered pacing machine on an outdoor racetrack! (France, ca. 1898)
Happy Caturday! 🚲🐾🐾🐈
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy Caturday! 🚲🐾🐾🐈
One of our favorite celebrity trends is riding a bike to the red carpet! Here's musician David Byrne at the Met Gala. Byrne is known for his activism in support of increased cycling and for having used a bike as his main means of transport throughout his life.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
One of our favorite celebrity trends is riding a bike to the red carpet! Here's musician David Byrne at the Met Gala. Byrne is known for his activism in support of increased cycling and for having used a bike as his main means of transport throughout his life.
Today we donated an assortment of bikes, pedals, cranks, bags, helmets, and tires to our friends at the Oberlin Bike Co-op! The volunteers from Oberlin were so excited and appreciative! We're sure they'll put the materials to good use!
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today we donated an assortment of bikes, pedals, cranks, bags, helmets, and tires to our friends at the Oberlin Bike Co-op! The volunteers from Oberlin were so excited and appreciative! We're sure they'll put the materials to good use!
One of the greatest thrills in life is watching a child take off on their bike for the first time!
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
One of the greatest thrills in life is watching a child take off on their bike for the first time!
Come on down to our shop in the old Community House in Bay Village and get a refurbished bike! Proceeds support our mission of providing transportation and opportunities to disadvantaged people. (Cute sailor suit not included!)
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Come on down to our shop in the old Community House in Bay Village and get a refurbished bike! Proceeds support our mission of providing transportation and opportunities to disadvantaged people. (Cute sailor suit not included!)
Happy Monday! Does anybody still get the morning paper?
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy Monday! Does anybody still get the morning paper?
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Happy Halloween!
🎃🚲 Witch Way to the Bike Path? 🚲🎃
This Halloween, don’t let your bike rust in peace! 👻
Whether you're riding broomsticks or bikes, stay safe, be seen, and have a spook-tacular time! 💀🔧
This Halloween, don’t let your bike rust in peace! 👻
Whether you're riding broomsticks or bikes, stay safe, be seen, and have a spook-tacular time! 💀🔧
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎃🚲 Witch Way to the Bike Path? 🚲🎃
This Halloween, don’t let your bike rust in peace! 👻
Whether you're riding broomsticks or bikes, stay safe, be seen, and have a spook-tacular time! 💀🔧
This Halloween, don’t let your bike rust in peace! 👻
Whether you're riding broomsticks or bikes, stay safe, be seen, and have a spook-tacular time! 💀🔧
Here's a cool idea: a "cyclo-brewery." This cargo bike serves beer!
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Here's a cool idea: a "cyclo-brewery." This cargo bike serves beer!
Let's celebrate the freedom, the joy, and the wellbeing that riding a bike can imbue within us! We know that when more people ride bikes, life is better for everyone.
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Let's celebrate the freedom, the joy, and the wellbeing that riding a bike can imbue within us! We know that when more people ride bikes, life is better for everyone.
Happy Monday! Have you considered making your commute to work via bike? It could be a good way to clear your mind at the start of the day!
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Monday! Have you considered making your commute to work via bike? It could be a good way to clear your mind at the start of the day!
The next time you #bikethere, take a picture and share it with us! We want to remind others that the possibility of trips you can take by bike are endless!
October 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The next time you #bikethere, take a picture and share it with us! We want to remind others that the possibility of trips you can take by bike are endless!
#DidYouKnow most trips people take are shorter than three miles? Make it fun by going from point A to point B by bike!
October 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#DidYouKnow most trips people take are shorter than three miles? Make it fun by going from point A to point B by bike!
Let’s celebrate bike joy: the physical and mental well-being biking brings us and the power of being on a bike that unites us all.
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Let’s celebrate bike joy: the physical and mental well-being biking brings us and the power of being on a bike that unites us all.
Let's get more butts on bikes! Together, we can show our neighbors and our leaders why making it easier and safer to be on a bike is so important to so many people.
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Let's get more butts on bikes! Together, we can show our neighbors and our leaders why making it easier and safer to be on a bike is so important to so many people.
What's an easy way to add a little more activity to your day? Take your next trip to the grocery store, to meet up with friends, or to just about anywhere by bike.
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What's an easy way to add a little more activity to your day? Take your next trip to the grocery store, to meet up with friends, or to just about anywhere by bike.
Want to get better sleep? Try riding a bike! Cycling can reduce your stress and anxiety levels, and the physical exertion can enhance your sleep!
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Want to get better sleep? Try riding a bike! Cycling can reduce your stress and anxiety levels, and the physical exertion can enhance your sleep!