Cyclists in the Valley: You now have your own bicycle co-op! After 5 months of meetings and mobile clinics, the Valley Bikery is now officially open to all who want to learn some DIY fix-it skills, volunteer their know-how, or just meet other neighborhood bike-enthusiasts.
You may have seen the Valley Bikery’s mobile clinic at at Balboa Park, the Studio City farmer’s market, or L.A. River Ride. Now, the co-op’s found a permanent spot within the Valley Bicycles bike shop in Chatsworth. Like Bikerowave, Bicycle Kitchen, and Bike Oven, Valley Bikery basically gives the community tools and training to be self-sufficient cyclists.
Drop by, and you can get hands-on help from the volunteers (a.k.a. bakers) and buy low-cost bike parts you need. Cost: $5 suggested per-hour donation — though no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
The Valley Bikery also plans to keep doing the mobile clinics — as well as provide a spoke card service if you need bike-favors and promotions for your next cycling event. Beginner bike rides and commuter support programs are also in the works — so volunteer your time or donate the many items on the Bikery’s want list (web designer isn’t on the list, but they need one of those too, IMHO) to help your local bike co-op get its wheels wet.
The Valley Bikery. 21112 Devonshire St., Chatsworth. Hours: Tues., 2 pm – 6 pm; Wed., 1 pm – 5 pm; Sat., 1 pm – 5 pm.
Photo of Valley Bikery booth by work the angles
Nice! There are so many cyclists in the Valley–this will be a great resource, I’m sure!
Comment by How Green Is My Valley — September 16, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
I did hear from Zach at LAist (who lives in the Valley) that unfortunately this Chatsworth location is not v. easy to get to — not near rail line, etc. Hopefully they can find a more amenable space soon –
Comment by Siel — September 17, 2009 @ 5:51 pm
Three blocks from Metro Rail. Check the maps.
Comment by Poofter — September 22, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
By “Metro Rail,” do you actually mean Metrolink, which — granted is actually a rail line but — is totally different system with its own unique fares? Or am I missing something?
Comment by Siel — September 22, 2009 @ 5:47 pm
There are a bunch of buses that will take you very close (if not across the street*)
158 Devonshire/Arleta/Woodman bus*
167 Plummer Bus(less than a miles ride through a small street-Variel)
the orange line can take you to:
244/245 DeSoto and Topanga Canyon Bus*
242/243 Tampa and Winnetka Bus(will take you to mason and devonshire. (a .7 mile ride to the bikery)
Comment by Luis — November 12, 2009 @ 11:56 am
This is a fantastic list! Thanks for providing it :)
Comment by Siel — November 24, 2009 @ 6:11 pm