Ever wondered what happens to bicycles when people no longer want them?? Here are some examples.
- Unwanted bicycles lie around,become clutter in yards,apartments hallways and homes taking up valuable space.People trip over them and sometimes end up in hospital as a result.
- Unwanted Bicycles are abandoned on Streets in laneways or just thrown on disused land where they are an eyesore.
- Unwanted bicycles are recycled.Although this is a better option than the two previous, recycling of bicycles is an energy intensive and there
We partner with Schools,clubs,organisations and privately formed groups who form Cycle Rescue Chapters to Rescue unwanted bikes from expensive and environmentally destructive recycling processes or,worse,landfill.
This is where YOU come in.!!!We need you (and your friends) to form a chapter of Cycle Rescue. Its fun and we can give you all the advice you need Contact Cycle Rescue project or Tweet us -and you're on your way to becoming a Cycle Rescue Chapter!!!
CycleRescue lovingly rescue restore and reuse the collected bikes using them to benefit homeless and marginalised people while promoting healthy living.
For now,Cycle Rescue operates only in Sydney (including Newcastle Wollongong and the Blue Mountains).
BUT
We are going nationwide very soon with this great new service and welcome your inquiries about setting up a chapter in your area.
