IF YOU GIVE A GIRL A BIKE
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“If You Give A Girl a Bike” is a wonderful book by local teacher and author, Hayley Diep. An inspiring story empowering young girls to have the confidence to do all the same things that boys do -encouraging them to be adventurous and to not shy away from a challenge. Bonus: 15% of the proceeds support Good Karma Bikes!
Meet Isabel
When I walked into Good Karma Bikes I knew that there was something different about it. Walking into the retail store or shop, you have a feeling of positivity and ease. I know that’s not something that they push to do, it’s just who they are. The support that they provide to the community has such a great range. I have personally attended a Women’s Skills night where they not only help answer questions about bikes and repairs but let you do some hands-on learning. Who can change a tire on a bike now? Me! That’s who, and I learned it for FREE. The women’s night was not only a great learning experience, but I felt safe and comfortable surrounded by women who were just as interested, motivated, and completely lost as I was.
The staff and volunteers at GKB help keep bikes on the streets all year long and and provide free repairs during great events like Viva Calle. I’ve also attended their fun socials where I have been able to not only mingle with fellow supporters, volunteers, managers, but the founder and CEO of Good Karma Bikes.
This is also where I learned that they can make a little go a long way with hard work and determination. The best part for me personally, that will get me to donate money or invest my time in volunteering, is their kids’s bike program. Any kid who has always wanted a bike can get one for free. This is the nonprofit that I wish was around when I was a little kid. Growing up, I came from a low income household. My mom worked hard for everything that we had, but sometimes we had to make sacrifices. One of those sacrifices was a bike, and all I really wanted was to cruise down the street on one. I am proud to support an organization that supports a sustainable environment, helps people get to work, doctors appointments, and stay in shape, while also helping to bring families together, build community, and make that cruising down the street dream a reality for so many kids.
Sincerely,
Isabel Chavez
Secretary, Silicon Valley Rainbow Rotary
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We are proud to have been names best bike shop for the seventh year in a row! We’d like to say thanks by offering a free flat repair between now and January 31st. Simply reference our newsletter “Best Of” promotion when you come in and we’ll take care of you. Don’t forget that we still have our 10% off promotion running if it’s raining out! Might be a great time to get that new bike you’ve wanted for Spring.
Congratulations to our friends at Chromatic for their win as “Best Local Coffee Roaster.” We sure agree! They keep our staff and volunteers caffeinated while fixing up bikes every morning and were generous enough to create a custom “Good Karma Bikes Blend” when we were named Nonprofit of the Year in 2020. They are thanking our community by offering you 50% off all bags of coffee (drinks not included) through January 31st. No code needed – just reference the GKB newsletter promotion!
There’s no place we’d rather be after a long day of working on bikes than having a cold beer with our friends at Hapa’s Brewing Company. It’s no wonder they were named “Best Craft Brewer,” super friendly service, a really cool atmosphere, and a creative menu that is constantly turning out amazing IPA’s, Stouts, Sours, you name it. Head in to purchase a growler and get the second one 50% off through January 31st. Just mention the newsletter!
Our 10% off Droughtbuster Sale continues through the end of January. Also, check out our instagram reels! Our inventory is constantly changing, so we’ve decided to post a few of our featured bikes for sale, giving you a sneak peak of what we currently have available. See something you like? Head on down, If it’s raining at the time of your purchase, you’ll receive 10% off. (Through January 31st).