Bikes for All seeks gently used bicycles

Jan 16, 2022

MATTAPOISETT _ Supply chain issues and completing the bike path delays haven’t stopped the volunteers of “Bikes for All” from collecting and more than 100 donated bicycles of all sizes. 

More than 50 children and adults have been able to enjoy their recycled bicycles throughout the past summer and fall. Each bicycle was refurbished and equipped with a bell and each rider was fitted with a helmet to ensure safe riding. 

A limited selection of bikes remain to distribute. These bikes include two small girls’ bikes; two boys’ bikes; one youth/adult bike, one adult cruiser bike and two adult male bikes. 

The repair team is working on bikes that will be available in the late spring. Donations of gently used bicycles are welcome. 

Volunteers are also needed for the repair team.

To donate a gently used bicycle, offer to volunteer or make a financial gift to help with the purchase of supplies needed to repair the bikes and purchase bells and helmets, contact Jane Finnerty, 508-758-4548, jane.mattrail@gmail.com; Liz DiCarlo, 508-942-9343, lizdicarlo@comcast.net or mail a check to: Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path, P.O. Box 1336, Mattapoisett, MA 02739, attention Bikes for All.

Donations may also be made through the Mattapoisett Rail Trail GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-mattapoisett-rail-trail.