THE Y Ballarat\u2019s ReCranked program is looking for donations of unused bikes that can be repaired and then given to people in need of transport.<\/p>\n
In particular, the group is looking for 24 or 26-inch bikes which can be brought to their workshop at 1 Holly Grove in Wendouree.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe like the bikes to be in reasonable condition but any bikes that cannot be repaired we strip down and remove parts,\u201d said program organiser Wallace Martin.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a very strict roadworthy criteria that bikes must meet so the guys here fix the bikes and get them up to a roadworthy condition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis means we know the bikes are safe when they go out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Donations can be made on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 2pm until 5pm.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople can come and drop of their bikes in that time and away we go,\u201d said Mr Martin.<\/p>\n
ReCranked is an initiative which focuses on repurposing unwanted, unused, broken or forgotten bikes into a safe mode of transport for those in need.<\/p>\n
After the donated bikes are transformed by ReCranked staff they are given to new owners who also receive maintenance education and a helmet.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know from experience that for people who have got bikes it has allowed them to get to work and gives them that bit of independence,\u201d said Mr Wallace.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve also had similar stories back from school aged people that it gives them a bit of independence and mum and dad don\u2019t have to take them to school anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
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THE Y Ballarat\u2019s ReCranked program is looking for donations of unused bikes that can be repaired and then given to people in need of transport. In particular, the group is looking for 24 or 26-inch bikes which can be brought to their workshop at 1 Holly Grove in Wendouree. \u201cWe like the bikes to be […]<\/p>\n