Bikes for the people, by the people.

Shop hours are 2-6pm, Monday and Friday. We are located inside Make-It Springfield, at 286 Bridge Street, downtown Springfield, MA. Drop in with your repairs, donations and questions!

Launched in 2016, RAD offers bike repair, education and open tool access to area residents.

Our partner organizations include:

Bici Co. Hartford

Hampshire Bicycle Exchange

Gardening the Community

Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike)

Make-It Springfield

Pedal Thru Youth

Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts

Springfield City Library

Springfield College Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement

Viability Inc.

Walk/Bike Springfield

Rad es un taller comunitario de bicicletas. Bicis para todos en Springfield.

How to Prevent Common Cycling Injuries

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 by RobT

Learn How to Prevent or Work Through Common Cycling InjuriesPain can be a frustrating thing that can sideline you from riding. While a good bike and proper set-up are important for avoiding injury, it does not guarantee that you will avoid pain or discomfort during or after cycling.For some of the most common cycling injuries, … Continue reading How to Prevent Common Cycling Injuries

2021 Summer Bike repair training program

June 22, 2021July 12, 2021 by RobT

Springfield students! Get paid to learn bike repair this summer, help others and earn a bike for yourself! RadSpringfield, a program of Make-It Springfield, is looking for you! Have some fun, earn some money and be part of the Make-It community too! Submit your name and all about your interest in bikes here: (link removed) … Continue reading 2021 Summer Bike repair training program

Getting your bike ready for spring

March 8, 2021 by RobT

With the warm March weather returning this week, it’s not too early to start getting your bike ready to ride. If you need assistance with a tune-up or are looking to work on your bike yourself, we can help. We still have very limited space indoors due to Covid restrictions, but you can call/email us … Continue reading Getting your bike ready for spring

Your first job requires BIKE experience

November 8, 2019 by haweck37

As the age old paradox goes: most jobs require experience many young people who haven’t held a job before would like a job how do you gain that first experience? VOLUNTEERING WITH RAD! Helping coordinate, market, and run our Monday workshops are a fantastic opportunity for youth and teens to gain real life experience. Let … Continue reading Your first job requires BIKE experience

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