About Us

Bikes Over Bang’n (BOB) is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit founded in 2013 with one clear purpose: to empower at-risk youth in Los Angeles to reach their full potential. We believe that challenges can either hold you back or become the fuel that drives you forward. With mentorship, discipline, and determination, youth can transform obstacles into opportunities.

At Bikes Over Bang’n, we provide positive alternatives to gang involvement, substance abuse, and academic failure by connecting young people with consistent mentors who share their passion for bikes and motorsports. Through structured programs, group rides, and hands-on skill-building, we foster pro-social relationships, strong self-esteem, and a vision for a brighter future.

Our work is rooted in measurable impact: improving school engagement, reducing risky behaviors, and equipping youth with skills in cycling and motorsports that open doors to education, careers, and community leadership. By promoting unity, peace, and resilience, we give youth the tools to build lives filled with pride, purpose, and accomplishment.

Our motto is simple but powerful: “Put Down the Gun, Pick Up a Bike.”