Updates & Press
Gearin’ Up on NBC 4 Washington!
On Saturday, Oct. 3rd, a camera crew from NBC 4 came by Gearin’ Up to interview staff and customers! Perhaps most importantly, two of our youth mechanics got some air time to talk about their time at Gearin’ Up.
Gearin’ Up with Reese on WUSA9!
In August, Gearin’ Up Bicycles’ Shop and Operations Manager, Keith, was live with Reese Waters on WUSA9’s #GetUpDC!
Air time with WPFW 89.3 FM!
In May, we had the opportunity to talk about how COVID has caused an increase in bicycle use and showcase one of our youths journey with Gearin’ Up!
An inside look at DC’s only nonprofit bicycle shop by District Wire News
Fall 2019
Open Streets DC
With bike repairs, kids learning to ride for the first time, and our very own youth bringing down the house with their wheelie game, it is safe to say that the first Open Streets DC is a day we will not soon forget! All pictures are available in our Facebook album.
Summer 2019
Anacostia Library Pop Up Shop bike repair – Greater Greater Washington
Spring 2019
Video News Report – Gearin’ Up Bicycles
Winter 2018
2017
Free repair clinic in bike-shop desert gets Anacostia cyclists back on their wheels – The Washington Post – 7/15/2017
2016
Other ways to travel during #Safetrack – WUSA9 – 6/3/2016
Your college doesn’t want your old bike. Give it to someone who does: Greater Greater Washington, 5/9/16
2015
Future Trails – Meridian Hill Pictures 2015
How A D.C. Bike Shop Is Helping Youth Find Their Way: WAMU, 12/15/15
Gearin’ Up Bicycles on Great Day Washington: WUSA, 10/21/15
2014
Community bike shop finds new home in D.C.: Bicycle Retailer, 10/30/14
Used bike shop with a mission moving to Eckington space: Elevation DC, 10/22/14
Gearin’ Up Aims To Bring Job Opportunities With Used Bikes: DCist, 4/30/14
Gearin’ Up, DC’s Only Used Bike Shop, Is Focused on Youth Development: Midcity DC News