We packed 402 adult MTBs and many, many parts into this container bound for Uganda ...
Thanks in particular to the church group from Texas that came along to help, while they were here in Chicago for some sight-seeing, etc.
We are filling a container to ship bikes to the Women's Prisoner Support Organization in Uganda on Friday.
Champagne Henriot is holding a Bike Ride and Post Ride Fete incorporating a fundraiser for Working Bikes. These events are being held at Big Star restaurant & bar, 1531 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago.
- Teams of up to 5 people at $75 per team to benefit Working Bikes.
Container number GLDU 762363-6 & seal=37376.
452 total used bicycles comprised of the following ...
343 used adult bikes (these include the 24" adolescent mountain bikes)
109 used 20" BMX bikes
53 extra wheels
One box of parts
6 bags of (patched) inner-tubes
Some of the bicycles have one or two wheels removed for packing purposes.
Container number GLDU 762363-6 & seal=37376.
452 total used bicycles comprised of the following ...
343 used adult bikes (these include the 24" adolescent mountain bikes)
109 used 20" BMX bikes
53 extra wheels
One box of parts
6 bags of (patched) inner-tubes
Some of the bicycles have one or two wheels removed for packing purposes.
Working Bikes will be at the REI Bicycle Festival in Lincoln Park, being held in the REI store at 1466 N. Halsted Street in Chicago.
"RECYCLE AN OLD BIKE: Bring in any unused bike, no matter the condition for donation to The Recyclery. The bikes will be fixed up or stripped for parts. Nothing goes unrecycled."
Contact:
Elliot Bennett 312/951-6020
Margie Martinson 630/574-7700
REI Outreach Specialists for the Greater Chicagoland Area.
The Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team is holding a bike drive for Working Bikes at the Mike Rylko Community Park in front of the Spray 'n Play water park ...
This park is located at 951 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove.
Contact: A.N.Other.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
