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Intro... thanks for visiting!

Thanks for visiting our page. This is a project started by Amy Twisdale and Aaron Edler to assist our community organizations in finding bicycles for those who need them for transportation. Whether commuting to a job, leisure riding, or children needing a healthy mode of play, Re-Cycles is committed to go above and beyond to get everyone up and pedaling as soon as possible. 

Our method is simple, those of you who are fortunate enough to already have a bike can assist others in obtaining the same luxury. Have any old rusty bikes in your garage that haven't been touched in years? Do yourself, your garage, and a person in need some good and donate your used bike to Re-Cycles. 

With the help of local volunteer groups, our friends and coworkers, and Aaron and myself, we'll restore your old bike and donate to those who need adequate transportation, i.e. not walking. We are partnering up with the YWCA soon to provide bikes to women and children who are in situations of domestic violence. In their transition process of regrouping and rehabilitating their lives, your donated bike can be a stepping stone to their empowerment. 

We are in the works of contacting organizations and hope to get the ball rolling as soon as possible. For certain, we will be up and running this fall! Events that are in the works as well are:

• a bike drive at a local spot, so everyone and anyone can drop off your used bike, in any condition. Remember, even if a bike isn't rideable, we can still use parts from it to fix other bikes!
• local workshops with girl and boy scouts, church groups, and other community members on bike maintenance and restoration! This way, we will have more hands to help restore the bikes!
• and an all-encompassing event to bring together non-profits throughout Norfolk and educate them about the Re-Cycles project and how they can get involved! 

Keep checking this site to learn more about how you can help with the project! We are open to absolutely anyone who wants to join in and give a hand! No experience in bike repair is necessary!