Stop in and meet the team!
Joel
With over 20 years of mechanical and industry experience at bike shops in Charlottesville, Chicago, New York, and Oakland, Joel finally came home to Richmond to put down roots. After working at Re-Cycles for 5 years, in 2018 Joel became owner of the local bike shop and has since been making all your bike dreams come true.
Abe
Abe hails from Cleveland, OH and landed in Richmond by way of Brooklyn, NY and Long Beach, CA. He knew how to disassemble and reassemble bikes as a kid, before he could ride them. In addition to loving all types of bikes, he enjoys driving and modifying classic Volvos. Abe has been in Richmond since 2018 and is an active member of Richmond’s bike culture. Catch him out and about on a group ride and say hi!
While Joel and Abe did not meet until Recycles Richmond, their life paths have crossed many times. They are great friends and highly skilled bike mechanics. They will surely make your day with their friendly smiles and expansive bike knowledge.
Leo
A skilled mechanic with an eye for design, Leo comes to us from NOVA and Italy. We are lucky to have him here at ReCycles while he earns his degree at VCU. Leo has a special touch when it comes to stylish restorations of vintage frames, which is informed by his love of mid-century architecture and vintage European bikes. Also a lover of art and music, you may see him on his bike around town going cool places.
Ethan
Ethan joined us in 2023 from Portsmouth, VA. He quickly fit right into our family here at ReCycles. He feels equally at home rebuilding a three-speed hub as part of a vintage restoration as he does dialing in a Di2 drivetrain or tuning/troubleshooting a modern commuter. When he’s not wrenching and making people smile at ReCycles, he’s adventuring with his two-year-old son, playing soccer, and debating the finer points of Tolkien and Lucas.
Yami
our offical shop dog.
