Educating, inspiring and empowering Lancaster’s bike-riding community since 2014.
Join us for Larry's Legacy: A Ride Benefiting The Common Wheel
On Sunday, September 20th, you’re invited to celebrate the legacy of TCW founding board member, Larry Keating. An avid cyclist, Keating helped launch the organization in 2014 and mentored many of Lancaster’s young cyclists and mechanics.
Enjoy refreshments at The Pumphouse (701 East King St), then participate in a fun 26-mile ride through some of Lancaster’s most picturesque farmland. We’ll stop for refreshments at the Central Manor Elementary School parking lot and return to The Pumphouse where we’ll celebrate with more food and fun.
By registering for the ride, you’re helping raise funds that keep The Common Wheel’s programs moving all year long. Your support helps us provide affordable bikes, cycling education, repair programs, and transportation opportunities for kids and adults throughout our community. Register in advance, bring your friends and family, and join us for a great day of riding in honor of Larry.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? We’d love your support. Click here for more details.
*This is a rain or shine event. The ride will take place regardless of weather conditions, and no refunds are issued if it rains. Helmets are required.
Lancaster's Community Bike Org
The Common Wheel is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
We have two locations: a Bike Shop and Community Center (324 North Queen St.) and co-op (701 East King St in Reservoir Park). We offer classes at both spaces.
At our Reservoir Park location (aka, The Pumphouse) we also provide stand rental times for people who want to work on their own bikes under the guidance of skilled staff.
We are grateful to the supporters who make this work possible, including:
OUR PROGRAMS:
Earn-a-Bike
If you know a youth aged 9-18 get them signed up today. Click here for more information.
Queers & Gears
Presenting Queers & Gears, an affinity group for the LGBTQ+ community in partnership with the Hellbenders Collective. Click here for more information!
We've Got Bikes!
The Queen Street Community Center & Shop is fully stocked with new Brooklyn Bicycle Company Bikes, Public Bikes, and Marin Bikes! Plus, we carry fully refurbished bikes at a very reasonable price. Visit us at 324 North Queen Street in Lancaster to check out our selection. Every purchase helps support our programming. Thank you!
Adult Mechanics Class
Want to learn how to fix your own bike? We want to teach you. Join us and be the best biking buddy ever (you know, the one that can change a flat). Sliding scale, adults only class. Your tuition helps support our programming.
