Beloved N.J. bike shop’s volunteer training program provides hands-on skills for kids

Second Life Bikes in downtown Asbury park has become a community staple, not just for its services, but for its involvement with the youth in the city. Owner Kerri Martin has built a volunteer program that allows children ages 12 to 18 to earn bikes and gain valuable skills by helping to repair used bikes. “Bikes are something that peaks the interest of kids,” Martin told NJ Advance Media. ...