BIKE RECYCLING PROGRAM CELEBRATES 2005

On Sunday, December 11, volunteers for BikeAthens’ Bike Recycling Program marked the year’s end by refurbishing 21 donated bicycles. Sixteen of the bikes were delivered as holiday gifts to children at Fowler Elementary; seven will be given to the Athens Area Homeless Shelter.

The Bike Recycling Program rehabilitates used bikes for adults who rely on them for transportation and kids who would not otherwise enjoy a cherished rite of childhood. By the end of 2005 BikeAthens will have repaired and delivered 62 donated bicycles. Each bike is distributed with a helmet and reflectors, and all adult bicycles are also equipped with front and rear lights and locks. The average cost to BikeAthens for each refurbished bike is $52.

In 2006 BikeAthens hopes to find a permanent space to house the Bike Recycling Program, which now operates out of two adjacent storage units with no electricity or plumbing, and to increase its involvement with youth outreach and after school programs.

View a slideshow from the December 11 recycling session.

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Thanks to all BRP volunteers and donors for a very successful year!