Kids Bike Exchanges
Posted on by rmniemela
Want to donate a bike?
The Kids Bike Exchange program is run by Sessions Ride Company bike shop. They are now accepting bike donations for the 2023 bike exchange program. Drop off your gently-used bike at 609 Notre Dame Ave, Sudbury at any time during business hours.
2022 Kids Bike Exchange!
The Kids Bike Exchange program is transitioning to the leadership of Sessions Ride Company bike shop. Sessions will be working with Bike Sudbury, the City of Greater Sudbury, Public Health Sudbury & District, and Rainbow Routes Association to offer a number of bike exchange opportunities in 2022.
Over 100 bikes have been moved from our previous bike repair depot at the old canoe club on Elizabeth Street (generously provided by the City of the Greater Sudbury) to a new location that will provide us with additional opportunities for programming. Sessions is now busy checking the bikes out and we'll have as many as possible ready to give out to a new home!
The program is now accepting bike donations. To donate, send an email to info@sessionsride.com or call (705) 523-7400 to arrange for a drop-off time.
A Successful Event!
June 25, 2002 Exchange Provides 80+ Bikes to Families in Need!
The Kids Bike Exchange, led by Sessions Ride Company bike shop in partnership with the City of Greater Sudbury, Public Health Sudbury & District, Bike Sudbury, and Rainbow Routes Association gave away more than 80 bikes to families in need at Tom Davies Square on June 25, 2022!
2023 bike exchanges are now being planned and more info will be announced soon.
Additional Information
What is the Kids Bike Exchange?
The Kids Bike Exchange program has been running in Greater Sudbury since 2012 due to the generosity and leadership of several community partners. We had to cancel the exchanges in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid-19. Bicycles used for the exchange are donated by members of the community. Volunteers conduct a safety inspection, make minor repairs, and equip them with a new bell and reflective tape. Bikes are then distributed on scheduled bike exchange dates to children and youth 18 years and younger.
From 2012 to 2019, over 750 bikes were refurbished and provided to the children and youth of Greater Sudbury.
How does the exchange work?
Children can trade in their outgrown bike for a gently used one of the correct size. Children will also receive a helmet if they do not currently own one that fits. If you do not have a bicycle to trade in, your child can still receive a bike.
Bicycles and helmets are provided on a first come first serve basis, and sizes and quantities may vary.
Donations are gratefully accepted to help pay for parts, repair tools, and helmets.
I have a bike to donate, how do I get it to you?
During the bike exchanges: Bring your bike to the exchanges. We will accept gently used bikes, and repair them for the next exchange.
Dropoffs: Drop off your bike at Sessions Ride, 609 Notre Dame Ave any time during business hours.
I would like to volunteer!
Bike exchanges are run with the help of volunteers.
You can help to help repair bikes:
- Inspect bikes for safety and make minor adjustments
- Clean bikes
- Add bells and reflective tape
During the bike exchange events, you can help to:
- Register bikes as they are donated
- Distribute helmets to children
- Match children with the right bikes for them
- Distribute waiver forms and surveys
Volunteer opportunities are organized by Sessions Ride.