The Spoke Folks is a bike co-op near the soon-to-be-opened train station in downtown Grand Rapids' southwest neighborhood.
But for one night they will be taking their mobile bike repair station, called a tricycle, on the road to The Meanwhile, which is sure to be ground zero for the East Hills neighbors who are looking to get their bikes tuned up while also boning up on their repair skills.
The mission of The Spoke Folks reminds me of the old story that you can give a man a fish and feed him for a day, but teach him how to fish and he'll feed himself for life.
In this case, not only can you fish, but should your bike break on the way home, you and your river-to-table meal will be back on the road while the others sit along the road with a smelly fish baking in the hot sun.
Ride your bike to The Meanwhile and learn firsthand how this inventive community-building organization can do wonders for you, your two-wheeler, and our city.
Admission: $5 suggested donation - See event
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