Hamilton, NY · Since 2008
We take donated bikes, fix them up and give them away to children and adults who would love to have a bike, but for whom buying one would be a hardship.
About us
Founded in 2008, Community Bikes is a not for profit organization that collects and reconditions donated bicycles and places them with children and adults who would love to have a bike, but for whom buying one would be a hardship.
Working in partnership with human service agencies, schools, churches and other organizations, Community Bikes has placed more than 6,000 bikes with low income families and individuals in Madison County.
Our In Tandem program uses tandem bikes to provide a shared bike riding experience for teens and adults with disabilities who may not otherwise be able to enjoy riding a bike.
Get involved
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The bike sitting unused or unneeded in your garage can find a new home with a family in need in your own community. Simply drop off your bikes in good condition at one of our convenient drop off locations around Madison County.
How to donate a bike
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You can help! Your community group, campus organization or as an individual can make an important contribution by volunteering at our bike workshop in Hamilton. Our In Tandem program needs tandem Captains (the rider in front) for weekly rides throughout the spring and summer. We’ll provide the training.
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Your donation gives children and adults the opportunity to enjoy a lifelong activity that promotes good health, meets important transportation needs, and is fun! Your gift also gives teens and adults with disabilities a shared riding experience on a tandem bike.
Donate todayReceive a bike
Bikes are available to children and adults of all ages and sizes who don’t already have a bike, and who are…
Each bike recipient must be pre-registered, and must be present to receive a bike.
How to apply
In Tandem
In Tandem matches trained volunteer ‘Captains’ (the rider in the front) with enthusiastic ‘Stokers’ (the rider in the back) for a shared bike riding experience. Weekly rides take place in and around Hamilton.
About In Tandem
“I really like watching the families who come in for bikes. They all have smiles on their faces.”
Find us
40 B Milford Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
Phone607.627.8115
MailP.O. Box 513, Hamilton, NY 13346
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