Mission

Donate a bike—change a life.
We collect, repair, and redistribute bikes so every kid and family in the Columbia Gorge can ride.

Vision

A Columbia Gorge where every child has a bike, every family feels confident riding, and biking is a joyful, everyday part of life.

Story

Bike Buddies started with one kid, one idea, and one simple question:

What if every child had a bike?

What began in a garage has grown into a community-powered movement. Over the past decade, more than 1,500 bikes have been donated, repaired, and placed into the hands of local kids and families.

Along the way, volunteers, partners, and supporters have turned a small service project into something much bigger—opening doors to independence, confidence, and connection through biking.

Our Next Chapter

As the organization grows, so does its leadership.

Bike Buddies is now led by:

• Kyle Ramey

• Megan Ramey

• Howard Cohen

This team has been behind the scenes for years—fixing bikes, organizing donations, and building partnerships. Now, they’re guiding Bike Buddies into its next chapter with the same grassroots spirit.

Founder Anson remains part of the organization as a member of the Board of Directors while continuing his studies abroad. His original spark continues to power the work today.

What We Do

• Donate refurbished bikes to kids and families

• Repair and recycle used bikes

• Partner with local organizations to reach those who need it most

• Build confidence, independence, and joy through riding

What We Need

A home in The Heights

We’re looking for ~1,000 sq ft of space to create a youth-centered bike hub:

• Community repair shop

• DIY bike stands

• Bike + parts library

• A welcoming space for kids and families to learn and belong