6 people who gave new life to 6 bikes. Ian, Ben, Briitta, Sienna, Nicole and Glenn finished the ‘Build Your Own Bike’ course with honors. (Photo: Revolve ReCYCLING).
- Build Your Own Bike Course
Over 3 consecutive Saturdays, students not only built the bike of their own choice by using recycled bikes, frames, and parts but they will also be able to service their own bike. This course gives Revolve the opportunity to share their knowledge and ideas about recycling and redeploying bikes. - ‘In 10 years, it’s likely that 75% of bikes will be battery powered and it’s time to get serious policies in place to ensure there’s someplace safe for them to go at the end of life – otherwise they go boom and burn,’ according to Revolve and, the organisation is super keen to help as they are seeing more e-bikes come back from the community.
- Revolve ReCYCLING received a City of Sydney grant and is working hard to ensure the funding expands the ways bikes are collected. This includes developing partnerships with a chain of bike stores so people can drop off unwanted bikes at more locations.
How you can get involved
It looks like the evolution is not going to slow down anytime soon so get involved and support Revolve ReCYCLING by donating old bikes or buying redeployed affordable branded rides.
Help deliver a bike to a child in need
You can also donate to help deliver a bike to a child in need – a refugee, a First Nations child, a child with a disability or from a disadvantaged background.
Work together
In the future “ride economy”, Revolve believes that, ‘there will be many different environmental, social and commercial opportunities for many different people, organisations and businesses. There will be new types of organisations, businesses, supply chains, and jobs as the way we get around, and the way we manage rides after their “first life” changes for the better.’ So, if you are passionate about bikes, other rides, personal transport and sustainability, Revolve ReCYCLING would love to hear from you about what you can potentially do together.
Unwanted or unused bicycles
If you have an unwanted or unused bicycle parked on your veranda or in your shed, register for a collection here, or drop the bikes into the Alexandria warehouse.
Looking to buy a bike
Next time you are looking to buy a bike, check out the Revolve ReCYCLING shop and consider choosing one that is both kind to people and our environment. Home delivery is possible for a small fee and all bikes come with a free service and warranties.
For more places to donate your bikes, both in Sydney and regional towns, check out the Bicycle NSW directory of fantastic bike recycling organisations.
