Welcome to the GBP Blog

This is the Blog associated with our main website TheGreenBicycleProject.org

The GBP has merged with Damn Good Bikes LLC. Please visit the new blog for more recent updates.

We are the GBP. Our mission is to keep bikes on the road and thus keep cars off. We call this “Bikecycling”; that’s recycling, but for bikes. The concept is simple. Take a bike that’s no longer wanted, broken, or even bound for a landfill and apply a bit of knowhow and a lot of elbow grease and you get a bike that can last someone for years. These bikecycled bikes are sold at a price that covers only our costs in repairing them so as to provide bicycles at the lowest cost possible. All of our bikes are repaired and tuned by a mechanic so that from the moment you pick them up they are ready to hit the road. Take a look below for our current project bikes and completed rides.

Location:
We are located in the US Storage facility at Capital Circle NE and Mahan Rd. While have moved into our new store, we are in the same complex. To get there follow the road through the complex, around the 90 degree bend and make the first left (at the tree). We'll be the first store front on your right. Sound complex? The best way to find us is to follow the bikes!

Buying our bikes:
Please visit our main website at thegreenbicycleproject.org for information about buying our bikes. You may also email us at Thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

You owe me one

It took several hours, but it's done. We now have a reasonably up to date stock list on the website. Now i'm going to bed.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Main Site Under Construction


Pardon our mess. Don't be surprised if the main site changes day to day as we work out some kinks with the new system. Also, you may have noticed that our inventory is no longer on the main site. No worries, I'm just lazy and haven't updated the list for the new software. I'll get right on it (read: sometime before summer).

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Free Repair Class

In case you missed that giant news dump I took a week ago (keep your minds out of the gutter for just one moment pls) here's the big news. We're doing the long promised free bicycle repair class. Like last time we'll be walking you through basic repairs on your own bike. We'll cover everything from replacing a tire and tube to adjusting derailers. The class will start at 6pm this Saturday at the shop. The class has limited space and is first come first served and pre-registration is available if you email me (thegreenbicycleproject AT gmail DOT com). As usual, blog readers get first dibs but I'll be posting the class on CL tomorrow so act fast!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Help get fiber internet in Tallahassee

The GBP wants to bring fiber optic internet from Google to Tallahassee. To help get 100x faster internet please visit google's website and submit a petition. Also, if you know anyone with the power to get this done in city government please pass along the link.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Saturday Work Day

I'm no electrician but I'm fairly sure that it's not the best idea to we working on live wires in the middle of shop hours is the best idea. The bad news is that means we have to officially close the shop this Saturday to work on our projects. The good news is that we're installing ceiling fans and more lighting to help make your time at the GBP more enjoyable.

Now, I'm not saying that I'm going to turn you away from the shop this Saturday just don't expect to be able to shop as you usually do. If you absolutely, positively have to come on Saturday, please make an appointment. That way we can avoid the whole electrocution part. Well, try to at least. No promises about Bryan. ;-)

Friday, February 5, 2010

Recall Sale

Having fits over a certain car manufacturer's recall? About ready to give up on driving all together? The Green Bicycle Project understands. That's why the GBP is giving you that last little nudge into the freedom of a bicycle with our RECALL SALE! We're marking down commuter bikes this week and giving you an additional 10% off any purchase over $250! No coupons, no mentioning this ad, we're doing it for everyone. You're welcome.