Oakland’s DIY “Scraper Bikes” Foster Youth Creativity
Published on 29. Juli 2010 in bicycle, california, DIY, Eco, evironmental, Green, Green Transportation, Kids, movement, oakland, San Francisco, scraper bike, sustainable, Sustainable Design Organizations, Uncategorized, Video and youth. 0 Comments Tags: admin options, aka baby, artistic expression, bike project, gas guzzler, low rider cars, misguided youth, mode of transportation, oakland california, oakland kids, rims, scraper bike, scraper bikes, sustainable mode, youth creativity.
In a city struggling with violence and misguided youth, Oakland, California’s Scraper Bike Project has done amazing work to give kids a positive outlet that promotes the green movement through customizing bikes. Founded in 2007 by 20-year-old Tyrone Stevenson (aka Baby Champ), the project has engaged over 250 youths in building, repairing, and customizing bikes. The name “Scraper” comes from the slang for custom painted, low-rider cars w...