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Thursday Ride-Outs
Our weekly heartbeat. We link up at spots like City Park and cruise through New Orleans together, all levels, all bikes. Watch the 'gram for time & location.
New Orleans · Est. 2020
One City.
One Crew.
One Ride.
We're a New Orleans bike-life crew rolling deep every week, building community, putting kids on bikes, and keeping the streets cruising together. No egos. Just the family.
2020 Rolling since day one
Who We Are
More than a ride.
It's a family.
1Up Bike Life started in New Orleans in October 2020 with a simple idea: bring riders together and do it right. Founded and led by Tommy Richard (@luhtommy), we've grown into one of the city's most active crews, built on vision, community, and getting the next generation on two wheels.
We're not about egos or stunts for clout. We're about inclusive cruising, crew vibes, and creating a positive space where everyone, every level, every neighborhood, is welcome to roll.
- Community first Riders from across Louisiana and beyond roll with us.
- Youth focused Mentoring and safe spaces (#getkidsonbikes).
- Positive culture Fun, safe, inclusive cruising. #1upfamily.
What We Do
The movement,
in motion.
Grassroots and crew-driven. We blend real riding with real community impact. Here's how the family stays rolling all year.
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Big Rides & Events
Major organized ride-outs that pull riders from Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Houston, California, Florida and New York. When 1Up rolls, the whole scene shows up.
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Giveaways
We give back to the riders who show up: bikes, gear, and more. Building the culture means making sure everyone can get on two wheels.
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Youth Mentoring
Our heart. Safe-space programming and mentorship, especially over summer break, giving kids positive activities, new connections, and time on bikes. #getkidsonbikes
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Founded in NOLA
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States rolling with us
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Ride-outs a year
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Kids on bikes
The Impact
"New Orleans bike life will never be the same."
After our 2020 ride-out with SE Bikes, we said it, and we meant it. 1Up brought riders together, boosted the visibility of the scene, and elevated the whole culture of cruising in New Orleans.
On the Streets
Scenes from
the ride.
Support the Movement
Help us get
kids on bikes.
1Up Bike Life is a New Orleans LLC built on community, not corporate backing. When you donate, you fuel the rides, the giveaways, and the safe spaces we create for youth across the city.
- Bikes and gear for giveaways
- Youth mentoring and summer programming
- Ride-day supplies and community events
Donate via Venmo @donate1upbikelife
Choose an amount
$25 Helps cover ride-day supplies and safety gear. $50 Supports a youth program session or small giveaway. $100 Puts real resources toward bikes and gear for the crew. $250 Major support for giveaways and #getkidsonbikes programming.
1Up Bike Life LLC. Contributions support our community programs, ride-outs, and youth initiatives. Contributions are generally not tax-deductible unless otherwise stated. This is not legal or tax advice.
Get Involved
Come roll
with the 1Up family.
If you're in NOLA and into bikes, we're one of the most active and welcoming crews to check out. No membership, no gatekeeping. Just show up and ride.
Follow the 'gram
All ride announcements, times, locations, photos and giveaways drop on Instagram first. Hit follow so you never miss a roll.
Pull up Thursday
Our weekly ride-outs start from spots like City Park. Check the latest post for the meet time, bring a working bike, and come ready to cruise.
Bring the family
All levels and all ages welcome. Roll with good energy, ride safe, look out for each other. That's the 1Up way.
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