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Braking Cycles We are a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to serving at-risk youth by providing job training. We would love to hear from you. [email protected]

Braking Cycles… the mission is in the name…

Braking Cycles is a nonprofit serving at-risk youth, ages 14-21, who simply need to know their value. Within these celebrated coffee and bike cultures, we invite youth to join this paid apprenticeship, to learn job skills and receive mentorship. If you are interested in hearing more, and/or becoming a part of Braking Cycles, get in touch with us.

“Squeaky, squeak, squeaker, squeaken’“🐿️Consider this your sign to come get a coffee 🙂And if you get the reference… just...
10/09/2026

“Squeaky, squeak, squeaker, squeaken’“🐿️

Consider this your sign to come get a coffee 🙂
And if you get the reference… just know our friendship is strong☕️🤎

Fall is creeping in… and so is our new fall menu🍂🍁☕️All stunts were performed by Izzy.No Izzy’s were harmed in the makin...
10/02/2026

Fall is creeping in… and so is our new fall menu🍂🍁☕️

All stunts were performed by Izzy.
No Izzy’s were harmed in the making of this photo.
Please do not attempt this at home🎬🍂

Stretching 3,640 miles across America, the TransAmerica Trail is no small feat by bike. That is why it was a no brainer ...
09/01/2026

Stretching 3,640 miles across America, the TransAmerica Trail is no small feat by bike. That is why it was a no brainer for the Smith family to dedicate their trip to support at-risk youth through programs like the Braking Cycles Coffee and Bike Shop.

Through vocational training and apprenticeship programs at the coffee and bike shop, young people ages 14 to 21 learn real job skills in a safe, professional environment, whether that’s repairing a bike or crafting a latte.

By taking the Penny Per Mile Challenge, your generosity goes directly towards Braking Cycles programs like the Coffee and Bike Shop.

HERE’S HOW TO TAKE PART:

1️⃣ Give (link in bio)
2️⃣ Follow Smith5
3️⃣ Subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio)

And if you’re in the Portland area, come see this program in action. Grab a coffee or get your bike tuned up. Every visit supports the next apprentice’s story.

A little bubble, a little citrus, and lots of refreshing feels🫧🍊✨Stop by Braking Cycles to try our new Brew Dr. flavor!!
08/22/2026

A little bubble, a little citrus, and lots of refreshing feels🫧🍊✨

Stop by Braking Cycles to try our new
Brew Dr. flavor!!

Because of you, we’ve hit our $10,000 giving goal for the Smith Family Penny Per Mile Challenge! 🎉 Every mile the Smith ...
08/21/2026

Because of you, we’ve hit our $10,000 giving goal for the Smith Family Penny Per Mile Challenge! 🎉 Every mile the Smith Family pedals along the TransAmerican Trail is still a reminder that showing up — one small, faithful step at a time — is how real transformation happens.

With their commitment to raise funds for Braking Cycles along the way, every dollar is going towards vital programs for at-risk youth in the greater Portland/Vancouver area.

Now we’re setting our sights on the next goal: $15,000 by the end of August. 🙌 Will you help us get there? Visit our link in bio! ❤️

Every mile of the Smith Family’s TransAmerica ride has a story behind it. 🤍It starts with Craig Smith’s employee, Lauren...
08/07/2026

Every mile of the Smith Family’s TransAmerica ride has a story behind it. 🤍

It starts with Craig Smith’s employee, Lauren Hutchinson, and her four years as a Faithful Friends mentor to a girl named Za’laysha.

Craig watched that relationship grow, and when it came time for his family to choose a cause worth riding 3,640 miles for, the answer was already in front of him.

Inspired by Lauren and Laysha’s story, the Smith Family set out to support Braking Cycles’ mentorship, vocational, and housing programs for at-risk youth, and they’ve already raised over $7,000 along the way.

Help us reach our next goal of $10,000 by the end of August, so more kids like Laysha can get the support they need to thrive.

Read Lauren’s full story on our blog and consider giving towards the Penny Per Mile Challenge! (Links in bio)

08/06/2026

Inspiring vision, unlocking potential, equipping to advance!

In order to care for our apprentices and staff, Braking Cycles will be closed today, due to such poor air quality. Stay ...
08/05/2026

In order to care for our apprentices and staff, Braking Cycles will be closed today, due to such poor air quality.

Stay cool and safe, Friends!

WE DID IT 👏 Because of this community, we hit our first giving goal of $5,000 for the Penny Per Mile Challenge! Thank yo...
07/24/2026

WE DID IT 👏 Because of this community, we hit our first giving goal of $5,000 for the Penny Per Mile Challenge! Thank you to every single person who gave, shared, and cheered the Smith family on these past few weeks. ❤️

And congratulations to our giveaway winner, Vicki C., who will be enjoying a $25 gift card to the Braking Cycles Coffee & Bike Shop! ☕🎉

But the road doesn’t end here — the Smith family still has miles ahead of them! By joining the Penny Per Mile Challenge, every cent raised goes directly toward Braking Cycles | At-Risk Youth Services | 📍 Oregon & Washington housing, mentorship, vocational programs that provides at-risk youth with safety, stability, and a future worth stepping into.

That’s why we’re setting our sights on a new goal: $10,000 by the end of August! 🙌

Will you join the Penny Per Mile Challenge and help us get there? Click the link in our bio to give.

WE’RE SO CLOSE — HELP US HIT $5,000 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN FREE COFFEE 🚴‍♀️ ☕️ Thanks to YOU, the Penny Per Mile Challenge ...
07/17/2026

WE’RE SO CLOSE — HELP US HIT $5,000 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN FREE COFFEE 🚴‍♀️ ☕️

Thanks to YOU, the Penny Per Mile Challenge has raised over $4,000 so far! We are so close to our first giving goal of $5,000, and we need your help to get there. 💪

As of July 15th, the Smith family has ridden more than 900 miles — with about 2,200 miles still ahead of them on their journey on the TransAmerican Trail. Every mile they pedal is a chance for a young person to build a hope-filled future through Braking Cycles | At-Risk Youth Services | 📍 Oregon & Washington !

To our donors so far: THANK YOU! 🙌 Your generosity is already changing the trajectory of young lives across Oregon and Washington, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community. 🙏

Want to help us cross the finish line to $5,000 — and get a shot at a $25 gift card to the Braking Cycles Coffee & Bike Shop? 🎉

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Join the Penny Per Mile Challenge via the link in bio
2️⃣ Give $20 or more before July 21st
3️⃣ You’re entered to win!

📜 GIVEAWAY TERMS: To enter, make a donation of $20 or more to Braking Cycles’ Penny Per Mile Challenge between June 22, 2026 and July 21, 2026. A donation of $20 or more is required to enter; there is a maximum of one entry per person, regardless of donation amount. Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries on or shortly after July 21, 2026, and notified by email or phone using the contact information provided at the time of donation. Prize is one $25 gift card to the Braking Cycles Coffee & Bike Shop, non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. By donating and entering, participants agree to these terms.

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3354 SE Powell Boulevard
Portland, OR
97202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+19712291674

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