The Ohio City Bicycle Co-op depends on the expertise of a small but dedicated staff, and a large group of volunteers who believe in the co-op’s mission. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about getting involved, joining us for an event, or donating to OCBC.
People
Staff
- Jim Sheehan – Executive Director
- Al Baron – Mechanic
- Joe Fuller – Mechanic
- Erik Anderson – Volunteer Coordinator
- Patrick Connolly – Administrator
OCBC Board of Directors
- Jennifer Stuart Lesch
- John Verdi
- David Hull
- Jim Groble
- Jake Stevens
- Ray Query
- James Watson
- Brian Starner
- Theresa Augustin
Partners
Local Bike Shops
These are shops that are good to us – we recommend them for all of your accessory, new bike, and bike repair needs. (Don’t think we’re playing favorites – this is alphabetical!)
Beat Cyles – A newer shop in Lakewood and donor to our most recent Winter Expo B icycle Hub – Mentor-based bike shop which has generously supported the Co-op
Bike Authority – A donor to our programs
Blazing Saddle Cycle – Local shop with two locations in Gordon Square and Little Italy
The Broadway Cyclery – Local shop and event partner
Century Cycles – A donor and collection point for donation bikes
Eddy’s Bike Shop – Local shop, North Olmsted location serves as collection point for OCBC donations F airview Cycle – Local shop and event partner
Fridrich Bicycle – One of the oldest bike shops in Cleveland and consistent partner in our efforts
Joy Machines – Local shop and event partner
Mountain Road Cycles – A donor and collection point for donation bikes
Simpler Times – Bike refurbishment shop and bicycle gallery, recent donor to our Winter Expo
Solon Bike – Solon-based shop and local event partner
Spin – Partner and collection point for donation bikes
St. Clair Bikeworks – Fellow Bike Co-op based in the St. Clair – Superior neighborhood
Upcycles – Like-minded bike recyclery located on Cleveland’s West Side
Supporting Businesses
Brick and Barrel Brewing – Beverage Donor at our most recent Winter Expo and a great neighbor in the Flats
Earlybird Brewing Co. – Beverage donor and event partner
Great Lakes Brewing Company – Food donor and event partner
Park Tools – Supports OCBC with great tool discounts
Shimano – Funder (Through LAB) of our Bike Driver’s Ed VIP scholarships
Wild Oats Market – Generous donor of food for our 3rd annual summer ride
Grant Funding Partners
Steps to a Healthier Cleveland
Jochum-Moll Foundation