Bike Break Down with Trips for Kids!
April 6th, 1-4 pm
Since 2000, Trips For Kids Charlotte has provided transformative cycling experiences for underserved youth. We operate through three main programs our Earn-A-Bike Program, Ride Program and our Community Bike Shop called the Charlotte Re-Cyclery. Bike Break Down events involve breaking down unusable bicycles to the bare frame. By doing this, we’re able to harvest reusable parts from the bikes to put back out into the community, and recycle whatever we can’t safely re-use. Each Bike Break Down event helps divert approximately 750 lbs of bicycle material waste from entering Charlotte’s landfills…while supporting our youth and community bike programs.
Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Parking is available directly in the parking lot in front of the building.
Participants should bring water and snacks if desired.
The host will provide tools, bikes, bike stands, gloves, and education/instruction information.
Signed waivers must be completed at the start of the event. This is a hands on project requiring standing and use of hands.
This is a rain or shine event. If the weather conditions prohibit a specific project from taking place, we will work with you and the project host to coordinate an alternate date.
Contact your team representative for any questions leading up to the event.
For day-of questions, please contact Joy Thoma. Email: joyt@tripsforkidscharlotte.org | Day-Of Phone: (860) 204-7900
Learn More About Trips for Kids
Changing lives, communities and landscapes through cycling
Since 2000, Trips For Kids Charlotte has provided transformative cycling experiences for under-resourced and under-represented youth. They empower individuals through bicycle education and access to bicycles for mobility or recreation. TFK Charlotte also runs three main programs our Earn-A-Bike Program, Ride Program and our Community Bike Shop called the Charlotte Re-Cyclery.
Engagement Opportunities:
Trips for Kids host “Bicycle Break Downs” on the first Saturday of every month from 11 am – 1 pm at the Innovation Barn. Help us break down discarded bikes to harvest usable parts for reuse in our programs! Volunteer at our community bike shop, the Charlotte Re-Cyclery, to help us organize components, refurbish bikes, and more! We also will be in need of volunteers to help us transition to our new location at the end of April (Atando Ave.). Ask about ways to get involved during your volunteer project!
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