Yellow banner celebrating 15 years of service with black text and a wrench graphic.
Four people wearing matching black sweatshirts with a bicycle logo and the words 'Bearing Bikes,' standing with arms crossed in front of a beverage stand. They are all wearing yellow goggles with spiral lenses and are smiling.

Fifteen years ago, Bearings was just an idea — using bikes as tools for connection, skill-building, and growth. Today, that idea has transformed into a thriving space in southwest Atlanta where young people gain confidence, independence, and hands-on skills that will serve them for a lifetime and help them achieve success.

This year, we’re celebrating 15 Years of Service, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Over the next several months, we’ll be sharing stories of students' amazing successes and achievements over the years, photos from the archives, and exciting milestones reached as we look ahead to what’s next at 982 Murphy Avenue.

A timeline infographic showing the growth of a youth community space from 2010 to 2025, with photos and descriptions of key milestones including property purchase, bike shop opening, program launches, and anniversary celebrations.
A man looking at a black mountain bike on display at an indoor event. The bike is placed on a table with informational signs, and a basketball jersey is also visible on the table.
Table with black gift bags with yellow tissue paper, a sign advertising wine cork pull with prices, wine barrels on racks, and a window showing trees outside.
People at a buffet sharing a handshake, with food like cheese, bread, and meats on the table.
Three men engaged in conversation at an indoor event. The man in the middle is smiling, wearing a black beanie and a black polo shirt with event logos. The man on the left is holding a brochure, and the man on the right is wearing a black polo shirt.
Smiling middle-aged man and woman posing together in a bar or cafe, people and drink taps in the background.
Three people are engaged in a lively conversation in a restaurant or bar, smiling and showing friendly body language.
People dancing and socializing in a dimly lit indoor venue with a large screen displaying a person riding a bicycle through a wooded trail in the background.
A person holding two glasses of red cocktails with ice and black straws, wearing a shirt with a safari animal print and a name tag that says 'Scott'.
People on stage participating in a protest or rally, mice at their fists, with a microphone and a speaker in the background.
A crowded indoor event with many people seated at tables, watching a presentation or performance. The room has chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, a bar sign that reads 'BEER', and a decorative wall with posters. The atmosphere appears lively and f
A person is lighting a candle on a birthday cake with golden number candles in the shape of 15, decorated with yellow icing border.
A man with short hair, wearing a black jacket and jeans, standing and speaking to a large audience at a formal event or conference. The audience is seated at round tables, listening attentively, with some smiling and engaging.
People attending an event, with one man raising a paddle or card, seated at a decorated table with a sign labeled 'Table 2' and various gift bags.
A man in a black suit speaking into a microphone and gesturing with his right hand at a gathering or event, with people seated and listening.
A smiling man holding a microphone, wearing a black polo shirt, with a tattoo on his right forearm, standing indoors.
A bartender at a bar with a happy expression, holding a cloth towel in the air, while customers are in the background. The bar has various bottles, a register, and colorful menu signs on the wall.
Two young men with dark skin and dreadlocks, celebrating a 15th birthday outdoors, leaning forward next to a birthday cake with yellow icing and a number 15 candle, surrounded by green trees.