written by Kendra Standberry
When Robin Owen started her new job at Cosecha Community Development, she didn’t just find a new career path—she found a brand-new way to navigate her city. Working right next door to the Bike Fun Bike Lab, Robin connected with KJ and mentioned that she was in need of a reliable bicycle.
Together, Robin and KJ rolled up their sleeves to fix up a donated e-bike tailored just for her. “The moment I got to ride it for the first time was probably the highlight of my year,” Robin shares. What started as a single bike refurbishment quickly transformed into a complete lifestyle shift. Today, Robin rides that same bike daily, relying on it as her primary mode of transportation for her regular work commute.
The impact on Robin’s day-to-day life has been immense—both financially and personally. Over the past six months alone, switching her commute to two wheels has saved her hundreds of dollars in gas money. Beyond the practical benefits, biking has created cherished family moments. Robin’s son loves riding along on the back of her bike, developing his own passion for cycling along the way.
For anyone considering taking a class, volunteering, or donating to Bike Fun, Robin’s message is simple: “Riding bikes is for everyone! Bike Fun helps make cycling more accessible to people in a city that is not always friendly to people on bikes. Whether someone doesn’t yet know how to ride a bike or is a seasoned cyclist, young or old, Bike Fun has a way for someone to plug in and make Nashville a more bikeable city.”
Read more from Robin at her blog, Jesus Urbanist.
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