Bikes for Kids Wisconsin

Another happy family served! Did you know that when you buy a used bike at Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, you are providing bikes to others who wouldn’t have the opportunity to own one? It’s true! ?? #usedbikes #bikeshop #usedbikesinmadison #bikelife #nonprofitbikeshop

For those of you who might have to teach someone to ride a bike, here are our thoughts on training wheels and some tips to get started. Happy trails! #bike #learntoride #education #usedbikes #bikes #learning Kristie GoForth

The cat is out of the bag about Spooky Spokes, Madison's newest family fun event at Olin Park this October! Here's a look at a video of our inspiration for this event. This is pulled together by one man named Jimmy who does this on Holy Hill each year. We're hoping to get 30 organizations to participate in this public art event. View this drone footage to see our inspiration for this event from Milwaukee! https://lnkd.in/gahHsSS7 Here's a link to an informational flier: https://lnkd.in/gu7dmKEt #spookyspokes #halloween #bikes #family #fun #bikelife #visitmadison #madisonwi #business #investment #community #nonprofit #entrepreneur #startup #tech #biotech

Madison Investments joined us today for a corporate team building experience. They learned a lot, supported each other and shared lots of laughs. #volunteer #madison #giveback

We're excited to announce our new annual fundraising event called Spooky Spokes, a free family-fun event in Olin Park this fall! This event will be highly accessible right off the Cap City Trail, a paved path with access for all human-powered modes of transport. All ages will enjoy this public art event designed to provide some spooky fun, extend your riding season, help us up-cycle non-functional bikes, and raise funds for to support everyone having access to bikes! We are seeking companies to sponsor bikes to decorate for display in Olin Park from October 3-November 7. If your workplace is looking for a fun team building experience, we hope you'll consider participating! Sponsors will select their bikes from our supply in early August. You'll have until September 30th to decorate your bike in a Halloween/Autumnal theme. Sponsors can select to keep their displays after the event or return the bikes to us for recycling. We'll host an opening day reception on October 3rd at the bike center, with a group bike ride to the site. SPONSOR LEVELS INCLUDE ? Sponsor a kid bike - $500 ? Sponsor a full size bike - $1,000 ? Presenting Sponsor receives a tandem bike for maximum visibility at $2,500 (only one available) ? 501c3 Nonprofit rate - $300 We’ll share more information soon! #spookyspokes #publicart #art #bike #accessible #community #upcycle #fundraise #teambuilding #corporate #madisowi #bikepath #parks

Save the date for the largest used bike sale in the city! Head to Bikes for Kids Wisconsin on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 between 10am and 2pm to view hundreds of bikes at the lowest prices around. We’ll have something for everyone! Accessories include bike trailers, tagalongs, car racks, bike trainers, a wide array of parts, bags, mirrors, clothes, baskets, and more. We’ll also have vintage bikes, high-end road bikes, e-bikes new and used, folding bikes, and tandems for sale. Prices will be marked and some items will be make an offer. Cash and Card Sales supported. All purchases support our mission of making bicycle transportation accessible for all! If you’d like to donate items for our annual fundraising sale, we’d welcome your donation after April 8th and before May 5th. We’ll take car racks, hitch racks, bikes, shoes, trailers, baskets, bike racks, and really, anything bike related so long as accessories are not over 15 years old. Bikes can be over 15 years old if gently used. WE CANNOT ACCEPT USED HELMETS. Bikes for Kids Wisconsin 354 Coyier Lane, Madison, WI 53713 (608) 405-0385 Saturday, May 10th from 10am-2pm #bike #usedbikes #communitybikeshop #reuse #recycle #upcycle #madison #danecounty #thrift #recreation #outdoor #getoutside

Bike load #2 of 70 bikes rolled out the door today headed for West Bend. Thank you to The Welcome Network and Habitat for Humanity of Washington and Dodge Counties for the first year partnership with BFKWI! ?? Load #1 shipped out to Nekoosa School District last week. Our bike giveaway program is a two month long process of groups coming from all over the state. The in person event takes place in Madison on Saturday, April 5th. We still have volunteer shifts open from 1:30-4:30pm if you’d like to be a part of this incredible effort. https://lnkd.in/g7f2w4iH #bike #westbend #milwaukee #westbend #bikes #refugee #housing #wisconsin #outdoor #recreation #transportation #biketowork #yearofthekid

Wow! This crew did some amazing work last night breaking down about 100 bikes to help us reduce waste, reuse parts, and recycle a lot of metal. Notice all the smiles too—this is who our community is—a lot of caring, compassionate people who have fun despite the hard work and who love giving back to those most in need. ?? Photographs provided by Ruthie Hauge Photography. #bike #bikelife #biker #bikers #volunteer #giveback #community #madisonwi #danecounty #recycle #reuse #usedbikes #sustainability #buyabike #transportation #sunshine

The Big Breakdown is in full effect! We’re breaking down the bikes that can’t be saved to fill our parts bins and reduce spending on new parts. Circular economy and sustainability is the where it’s at! Photography by Ruthie Hauge #circulareconomy #sustainability #bikes #bikesforall #bikesforkids #wisconsin #yearofthekid #danecounty

Today we were honored to have an operations management class from Edgewood College visit Bikes for Kids. Their professor, Brad Paul, is one of those teachers we remember forever. You know the ones—they operate outside the box, they push boundaries of what we may have thought the learning environment is supposed to be, they even get dirty at a working bike shop with their students. Today we focused on the fact that some things are not shiny and new, like our space. But they saw how we adapt and work with what we have. And, they heard that we’ll keep working hard to earn whatever improvements we can make. The important thing is that we are positively impacting the lives of those we serve. They inspire us! Meeting their needs is what guides our work. ?? Kristie GoForth #leadtheway #celebratewomenleaders #manufacturing #transportation #bike #greenenergy #sustainability #yearofthekids #wisconsin