Bike & Build

Bike & Build recently joined forces with the Charleston Habitat for Humanity team while working on the Robinson Family home. A group of 32 determined bikers helped repair the Robinson's roof. For many of these bikers, this was their first experience on an active construction site.




While many of the bikers were wide eyed and awed by the task ahead of them, they were steadfast to overcome their anxieties and hop on the roof. Although there was a rocky start to the day with morning showers, the bikers remained unflinching to get the roof completed.

With the help of the Charleston Habitat team, bikers were able to assist in replacing the roof in just one day. This process consisted of removing the old shingles, laying and nailing down new plywood, and finally finishing by placing new shingles on top of the plywood.


Bike & Build is an organization that funds affordable housing projects in 47 different states. One of their goals is to connect young adults and students to the mission of providing affordable housing while allowing them to see the many different ways of life throughout the country.

Participants are given the choice of nine different routes through the United States. The South Carolina Bike & Build group started their trip across country with Charleston Habitat and will finish their journey in Santa Cruz, California averaging about 75 miles a day on the road.

The South Carolina Bike & Build team has raised a total of $146,248 which is funneled back into the mission to provide affordable housing to those in need. For those interested in learning more about the Bike & Build organization check out their website: http://bikeandbuild.org/cms/


Also, a special thanks to 'The BBQ Joint' located in North Charleston and 'The Pretzel Twister' in West Ashley at the Citadel Mall for supplying the food and beverages to this group of bikers and volunteers.