News & Events

  • Online donations and 501(c)(3) update (12/March/14)

    Hello everyone, It is that time of year when folks are doing their taxes and really thinking about money. As a non-profit we are always thinking about money. I wanted to address two things regarding Back Alley Bikes in this regard: online donations and our 501(c)(3) status. Online Donations First off – thank you to Read more

  • Youth Bike Summit photos by Omari Norman

    Hey ya’ll, So I told you we would have updates from our youth that went on the Youth Bike Summit trip with us. I lied a little bit. They were asked to write up a summary of their experiences, but like most teenagers when we gave them extra work to do they were all like… Read more

  • Youth Bike Summit (Summary)

    Hey Everyone, So we’ve been back from the Youth Bike Summit for four days and we haven’t said anything. WHAT HAVE WE BEEN DOING? Well, we drove all day on Monday so Tuesday involved a lot of sleeping. The past few days have been getting back to work here at the shop and reflection on Read more

  • Youth Bike Summit Weekend

    Hello everyone, As you may know, since it is Friday, February 14th – we are right now headed to the Youth Bike Summit in NYC. There is a crew of six of us going and we are super excited. When we get back we’ll have some amazing updates about it. This trip will impact Back Read more

  • Eastside Earn-a-Bike is hiring

    Hello everyone, So we often work with other organizations that are trying to start up their own Earn-a-Bike operations. The Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative (DECC) is one such group that we are working with. They are ramping up to get some kids on bikes this year and they need some mechanic instructors. Here is a Read more

  • Bike of the Now: You Must Be This Tall To Ride

    Dawes Galaxy, yellow & chrome, 64 cm Reynolds 531 lugged diamond frame, 10 speed, new 27” Kenda tires on quick release wheels with Weinmann rims, center pull brakes, Sun Tour V-GT luxe & Sun Tour 7 derailleurs, Selle Royale saddle,  kickstand. Made in England. $300. This is one big beautiful bike. You’ll have to be Read more

  • Pedal for a Purpose

    Hey Everyone, So maybe you saw our Bike the Blizzard event and thought, “Looks like fun if you ditch the Blizzard part.” Well then I’ve got an opportunity for you! Our good friend Lainey from Club Fraser is doing an indoor bike-a-thon called Pedal for a Purpose. She is looking for riders to fill in Read more

  • Snow Day (Feb 5th)

    Hey everyone, Quick update – Today, Wednesday, February 5th – Back Alley Bikes is calling a snow day. We’ll be doing some work at home, so please send emails if you need to get in contact with us. Also, VOLUNTEER NIGHT IS CANCELLED TONIGHT. Go have some fun sledding or something in the snow. Just Read more

  • Bike the Blizzard Recap

    Hello everyone! I was sick last week and had no business staying awake for two days. It all caught up with me this past Monday after Bike the Blizzard was over. The only reason I think I made it was the positive vibes. So much positive mental attitude going on around here this weekend. On Read more

  • Bike the Blizzard Mass

    So a few days ago we updated you about Bike the Blizzard coming up. We hinted at a way you can join us in Biking the Blizzard. Due to increased interest in the event we decided to add a time of day when you can all come join us. On Sunday, January 26th at 2pm Read more

  • Bike the Blizzard Weekend

    Hey Everyone, Apparently those posters that Amos Kennedy made us have gotten the word out: Bike The Blizzard is upon us! There is a lot of hype and we’ve been getting phone calls and emails so I wanted to set some things straight and let you know the best way to participate. First, to set Read more

  • We’re back online

    Hello everyone, We were having some issues with our phone at Back Alley Bikes. Long story. Anyway, it was down for a few weeks, but everything is back to normal. So if you need to give us a call – 313.879.5630. The Hub of Detroit’s phone has been working the whole time and continues to Read more