Our mission
Give riders the vocabulary, sequence, and confidence to make responsible maintenance decisions.
Our workshop story
We make the quiet skills of cycling easier to share.
Soundra Cycle began as a neighborhood repair-night idea: replace rushed advice with patient observation and a repeatable brake-check language. Today we create focused courses for people who want to understand their bicycle before deciding whether to adjust it themselves or visit a professional.
Our promise
Be specific about what a lesson covers, what it cannot verify, and when a qualified mechanic is the right next step.
Our rhythm
Inspect, adjust, test, document. The four beats behind every Soundra Cycle course.
The people behind the lessons
Mara Chen
Curriculum lead
Builds visual sequences that help first-time adjusters slow down and notice the right details.
Jon Bell
Workshop mentor
Translates shop-floor experience into clear checks for commuters, families, and weekend riders.
Aisha Romero
Community editor
Keeps our explanations welcoming, honest, and useful across different bicycle systems.
2019
First repair nights
Twelve neighbors learned the full brake inspection routine in a single evening.
2022
Online catalog launch
Moved from kitchen tables to structured lessons used across 37 states.
2025
Partnerships
Team now serves community bike fleets, schools, and independent shops.