Youth Pathways

In BNB’s Youth Pathways, participants have the opportunity to learn everything from basic bike maintenance and city riding to professional bike mechanic skills. Maybe you’re someone who needs to learn how to ride, maybe you want to take home your very first bike, or maybe you’re an experienced rider; no matter who you are, there is a BNB program for you.

Youth Apprenticeships

We hire youth and young adults to work as paid Youth Apprentices, who receive hands-on training in bike mechanics, entrepreneurship, and career development.

Applications are now open for Summer 2026 Apprenticeships. Check out this page for more information and the application.

Youth Apprenticeships: Learn More

Earn-A-Bike

Our Earn-A-Bike programs provide a safe and welcoming environment for youth and young adults to learn everything from riding a bike to fully refurbishing a bike of their own to keep.

Earn-A-Bike: Learn More
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In 1990, the first Earn-A-Bikers set up shop at tennis courts on Centre Street in Boston. Since then, over 3,000 Boston youth have participated in Bikes Not Bombs' Youth Pathways programs. Every program at BNB is active, hands-on, and peer-led. Our programs provide mentorship, support, and opportunities for growth within BNB, and beyond.

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