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Columbia Demolition
Demolition at the Lazy K: Tearing down walls and building TCW in ColumbiaWell, folks. It has begun! We spent two weeks with Steve Sensenig of Revolution Concept tearing down walls, ripping up floors, and finding all sorts of treasures at the Lazy K, the future home...
12/2 Tear Down These Walls
The time has come for us to tear down some walls at the Lazy K Lounge! Starting on Tuesday, 12/5, we begin demolition in the former dive bar, remodeling it into a community bike center! To say we are excited is an understatement. Join us in welcoming Steve Senenig,...
F&M Students Create Impact at The Common Wheel
We are grateful to the wonderful F&M students who have been volunteering with us every Wednesday at the King Street Co-op & Donation Center. Also, did you know that Adriana is an F&M alumna? Click here to read more about the impact F&M has on...
Chatting Bikes with the Hourglass Foundation
Adriana and John had the opportunity to chat all things bike with Diana Martin of the Hourglass Foundation.
Sheldon Thorpe on Volunteering
Sheldon Thorpe on Why He Volunteers "I'm a 56-year-old cyclist, avidly on my bike 3-4 hours a week. My first introduction to The Common Wheel was when I donated a bike or two, then my daughter Savannah called from the Mayann Caldwell Holiday Bike Drive -- so we...
Some Thoughts on Bicycles and Drivers
Bicycle sales are up 73% this year. Why? Because telling people they have to stay inside does not bode well. Instead, they dust off their old bike or buy a new bike and hit the trails. But how do you get to that trail? What if you’re a person who lives in the city and...
Doug’s Story
Riding the City Block by BlockLast week, Franklin & Marshall College Professor Doug Anthony came into our Queen Street Shop and mentioned he was riding the entirety of the city...block by block! We thought it was a pretty cool undertaking and asked him to share a...
George Floyd Statement
Here at The Common Wheel, we believe that the bicycle is a vehicle for freedom and happiness. But freedom is not something that we have seen for our Black friends and family since the first slaves were kidnapped and forcefully brought to this country. Since 1619...
Adriana’s Story
Adriana spent most of her life fearing bikes due to an early accident. The Common Wheel helped her overcome all that.
Velarmino’s Story
Velarmino, a Cuban immigrant, inspired us to create our Bikes For All program, which provides bike transportation resources for immigrants, refugees, and others in need.
A view of the Lazy K
Ed
Ed is in his 70s but ripping down a wall is no big deal for him!
Jay’s Lounge Coin
Jay’s Lounge was the bar before the Lazy K
Good for One Liquor!
The fun stuff you find hidden places at the Lazy K!
Kayla knocking down the cabinetry
Kayla knocking down the middle cabinetry that we no longer needed.
Mac Working
Mac doing work!
Working Men
All the dudes tearing things up.
Ed being the man
Ed going hard at that wall.
Mac removing things
Mac removes a non-functioning outlet.
Ian
Ian is getting ready to demo some of the floor.
Front entrance
Ed’s handiwork.
Steve
Steve builds new stairs for the basement!
Nico
Longtime volunteer, Nico brings up the rotted steps from the basement.
Caleb
Board Member Caleb helps empty various materials from the basement.
Mike again
Mike is using all of his might to take down the bathroom walls.
Mike
Volunteer Mike rips down the wall in the bathroom.
Bathroom Wall
The bathroom wall says “Jay 1978” and behind the styrofoam “insulation” it says “19”. Perhaps Jay was a football player and was number 19? The investigation is ongoing!
JH sanding
Former Board Member John Hursh is sanding the walls for painting. John worked for his family’s painting company for many years growing up.
View of the front door
Opened up the area near the front door. It’s much more inviting!
Mac’s Selfie
Look at all the work that got done only two days in!
Mae Using Power Tools
Mae cutting out floor supports.