A young boy familiarizes himself with the tools at the bike shop on Tuesday. He and his dad stopped by to get his bike in working order for family trail rides. — Shauna Bittle photo

Over the past couple of weeks, spring in Olympia has felt like, well, spring anywhere else. We’ve been treated to cherry blossoms, blue skies and warm temperatures–and when it’s this nice, there’s just one thing to do: get outside!

The volunteers at the Evergreen Bike Shop have been doing their part by helping visitors get their bicycles (literally) in gear. They are well-stocked with tools and bike stands, and have a number of miscellaneous parts free for those in need. In true Greener fashion, they don’t do repairs on order; but are on-site to help riders figure out how to do their own repairs, and to lend a helping hand.

If you need some help getting your bicycle back on its wheels, stop by and see them. Hours are posted on the door.

A father and son stop by to replace a brake cable and adjust the gears on the boy’s bike. The Bike Shop is open to members of the broader community in addition to Evergreen students and staff. — Shauna Bittle photo

An Evergreen student stops by to adjust his seat and ask about the available parts at the Bike Shop. — Shauna Bittle photo

A volunteer helps a student figure out the cause of his bike’s slipping gears at the Evergreen Bike Shop. — Andrew Jeffers photo

Originally posted by Inside Evergreen