Donate your bike, save the world?

Having worked in the bicycle industry, it's a sad fact that 2/3 of the bikes sold in the U.S. are destined to become "garage trophies".

Used once or twice then never ridden again.

Becoming a fixture in ones garage...

Even with the "trendy" resurgence in bike commuting here due to fuel prices, a majority are still to never see the road again..

We could create an entire transportation infrastructure in a third world country with all the unused bikes here in the U.S.

To all the trophy owners.... Donate your bikes... Do something good...

I'd donate, but I ride my bike everyday.. Sorry..

Ride on!

I won't be ditching any of my rides anytime soon, but I always make sure to donate the old or discarded parts.

Most of the time my local bike shop will take them and find a good home for the stuff.

There are quite a few organizations out there that would be more than happy to handle the finer details if you were to contact them.

C.I.C.L.E.
Trips for Kids
Re-Cycle

Thanks for posting this article. I will be getting involved with World bicycle relief or the Trips for kids.

Peace to all the people everywhere.

Darn, i just donated my bike to my friend.

Better to be donated, than to sit with flat tires.

What a great program!

We need to reach out and give useful items and donate useful items like a bicycle!

I will make sure I pass on the word!

nice.