In the world of cycling it is not uncommon to hear of benefit rides, or someone like Lance Armstrong starting the Livestrong Foundation, and those are some of the aspects of cycling that make me proud to be a part of it. Even though it is something you do because you want to, there is always a sense of community about it. Phoenix Bikes shares that sense of community and is a bike shop that is completely and entirely dedicated to being a part of the community, giving back to it and showing kids how productive and accomplished you can feel after a few hour wrenching on bikes with some good friends.

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Don’t forget boys and girls…come on out!

Full info here:

http://outofprintmag.com/2010/03/blog/bikes-blog/bike-culture/phoenix-bikes-3rd-annual-bike-show

Also, check out the events section…lots of stuff going on tonight all over the country

Phoenix Bikes is a non-profit community bike shop located in Arlington, VA (for those that don’t know, it’s northern Virginia, connected to DC), that prides itself on giving young people hands on experience working in a bike shop. They are looking to foster the entrepreneurial spirit and motivation within local youths through donations that are given to the shop which are then worked on, by the kids under supervision, and resold. They also promote the cycling way of life by taking the kids on bike rides around the city every Saturday.

On April 8th at 7 pm Phoenix Bikes is having its 3rd Annual Bike Show at the NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. The bike show this year is focusing on inspirational rides that were done by local cyclists in the DC metro area. What are these rides inspiring you ask? Well the top seven rides are chosen to be used as inspiration for artists to create a piece that will also be displayed at The Bike Show. If you live in the area, are passing through, or even if you don’t live in the area, come down and check it out. Food, drinks, art, bikes, can’t ask for much more. Out Of Print will be there capturing all the action for those of you who can’t make it. Keep an eye out for more posts coming soon about the extraordinary rides in more detail, as well as previews of some of the pieces that will be featured in the show.