BUILDING MORE THAN BIKES

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But the real mission is preparing young people to become highly capable contributors in the real world. 

Over the last several years, we began realizing something: 

the mechanical side of the shop was becoming more than repair work. 

It was becoming a training ecosystem. 

A place where rising mechanics could learn process, discipline, communication, troubleshooting, documentation, teamwork, and leadership inside a real working environment. 

One of the young people who helped architect much of that evolution is our 5th-year veteran, Elijah Salas. 

Since joining us near the end of 8th grade, Elijah helped build systems that allowed younger mechanics like Joan, Eduardo, Jonah, Paolo, Matteo, Gilberto, and others to learn in a more structured way — not just how to repair bikes, but how to think through problems, manage workflow, communicate with customers, and help lead a team. 

Many of those younger contributors are now becoming difference makers themselves. 

Now, for 2026, we’re working toward something even bigger: 

a true credential and co-op pathway. 

Not simply teaching young people how to fix bicycles — 

but helping them develop transferable workforce skills they can carry into engineering firms, logistics companies, energy companies, trades, manufacturing environments, and entrepreneurial ventures throughout our region. 

By the time a young person is 16 or 17, we want local companies to say: 

“We need more young people like this.” 

Last year, after a long search, we helped Elijah secure an internship opportunity with a fast-growing energy company focused on natural gas extraction infrastructure. 

After interviewing and thinking hard about it, Elijah came back to the shop and said: 

“Steve, thank you for finding the internship. But I think there’s still unfinished work here this summer. I can do that next year.” 

Thank God he made that decision. 

Because what’s happening inside ZummoBike is becoming much bigger than a bike shop. 

We are building a workforce development ecosystem disguised as a bicycle shop — 

where young people learn how to work, how to lead, how to think, and how to contribute long before most teens ever get the opportunity. 

And we’re just getting started. 

Come See What We’re Building!

We’d love for you to visit  ZummoBike and experience the shop for yourself. 

Bring somebody who needs a bicycle. 

Donate a bike — or ask your neighbors about the handful of unused bikes sitting in their garage. 

Bring a young person who likes to work with their hands.

Bring a parent, teacher, mentor, or business leader. 

Most people understand what’s happening here within five minutes of walking through the door. 

Yes, we sell bikes. 

But not just any bikes. 

Every bicycle that leaves our shop has been thoughtfully evaluated, repaired, safety-checked, and prepared by a team that includes experienced mechanics alongside rising contributors learning real-world skills. 

Every bike sold helps fuel the training of the next mechanic, leader, entrepreneur, or engineer coming through the shop. 

And every bike includes a one-year warranty because we stand behind the work. 

What makes this place special is not only the bicycles — 

it’s the environment surrounding them. 

Young people learning accountability. 

Mentors teaching craftsmanship. 

Customers encouraging confidence. 

Future leaders discovering they can do more than they thought possible. 

We are actively looking to connect with local companies, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, engineers, logistics leaders, and organizations that believe something special is happening here. 

If you see potential in what we’re building, we’d love to start a conversation. Because the goal is bigger than bicycles. 

The goal is helping young people become capable, trusted contributors long before the world normally gives them that chance.