The snow started falling, but we will not be deterred. Free Bikes 4 Kidz will be open 7 days a week until every bicycle is finished for our December giveaways! 3,500 bikes are finished thanks to our continuing stream of dedicated volunteers, and awesome groups from MN Chapter of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Community Group,… Read more »
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FB4K HALFWAY THROUGH!
Celebrating the halfway point of Free Bikes 4 Kidz extraordinary 8-week effort to refurbish thousands of bicycles for thousands of kids in need by December 1st! Shout out to all week 4 volunteers including QBP (Quality Bicycle Products), U.S. Bank, Wayzata Mountain Bike Team, Emerson Technologies, Micron USA (Minneapolis) and EDK Training. Early giving… Read more »
SEASON 11, WEEK 3
After only three weeks, we are riding the momentum and have completed about 2,500 bikes, with the help of 1,128 volunteers who have supported us with 4,339 hours so far. Every volunteer and every hour counts. We couldn’t do this without our inspiring community of volunteers. Together, we are better!
SEASON 11, WEEK 2
Week 2 set race records with a total of 1600 bicycles finished at the Free Bikes 4 Kidz warehouse! Thank you to each individual volunteer plus the special forces from PT Day of Service, Saturday Properties, Target, Wells Fargo, Collins Electrical and Dangerous Man Brewing Co.
SEASON 11, WEEK 1!
Celebrating the first week at the largest Pop-Up Bike Shop on the planet with our first finished bike, our first amazing volunteer cleaners and mechanics, and 600+ shiny refurbished bicycles all ready to change kids lives! We couldn’t be prouder. Thank you again Allina Health, Media Minefield, QBP (Quality Bicycle Products) and Park Tool for… Read more »
Bike Collection Goes National!
In the past 2 weeks, not only did Minneapolis have their big annual bike collection, but Free Bikes 4 Kidz affiliates in Eugene/Springfield, Atlanta and Detroit also held their collections with amazing results. FB4K Founder, Terry Esau was able to travel to Eugene and Detroit to help out. Lots of hard work. Congratulations to all!… Read more »