Kids Bike Build-A-Thon

Really great and cool news from Free Ride Pittsburgh recently. For those of you who don't know, Free Ride is a neat little do-it-yourself bike shop in Point Breeze, kinda before you get to Wilkinsburg (it's on a small road right off Route 8). They're only open 3-4 days a week, but they allow people to essentially build (and earn) a free bike through learning how to take care of one. You learn what goes where and how to manage it so the bike lasts longer.


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I was going to do this about two years ago with another friend, but we because of their hours and classes we were taking, it was too difficult to find a good time. But now that we have this blog, trying a project like that would be cool and fit well here.

Anyways...what's going on with Free Ride is a Kids Bike Build-A-Thon. Here's the logistics of helping out:

Please show up during any of these times and we’ll put you to work. Although having mechanic experience helps, it is not necessary. We still need people to help clean the bikes, pump tires etc. Snacks will be provided. If you can’t make these dates, and do have mechanical skills feel free to stop in during regular Free Ride hours this week and next week to help fix these bikes. Also, if you have a truck and are willing to help transport the bikes, please contact Scott at ssssscott@gmail.com.

There are two days if you are looking to help out: Wednesday, Nov. 18, between 6 and 10 p.m and Sunday, Nov. 22, between 12 and 4 p.m.

In the past, Free Ride has teamed up with groups like the Pittsburgh Refugee Center, the Housing Authority and Tree of Hope to distribute the bikes. I'm sure they'll be doing something like that again.