The Portland Gear Hub is hosting 3 one-day events throughout the summer for kids ages 11 and under to earn bikes at no cost. At each Kids Bike Party, kids will walk through different stations learning about bike safety and helmet fit before earning their newly refurbished bike! Eligible kids include those whose families are enrolled in our Bikes for All Mainers program (this year or past participants) as well as any family experiencing economic instability or uncertainty.
How does it work?
- Sign-up in advance. Limited number of bikes available.
- Adult must be present with any child attending and receiving a bike
- Bikes are reserved for those experiencing economic instability
- If you have a child older than 11, please check out our Bikes for All Mainers program available to ages 12+
Help us fund Kids Bike Parties in 2023!
A $30 donation sponsors a kid earning a free bike and helmet this season. The goal for 2022: 100 kids on bikes!
Kids Bike Party Sign Up
Thank you for a successful 2022 summer season!
Registration will open again in spring of 2023.
Thanks to funding and support from:
The Michael T. Goulet Foundation, individual donors, and our Volunteers for helping repair bikes!
Want to Help Support this Program?
Donate or Volunteer!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I get a Bike Right Now?
If you have the financial means, we hope you would consider taking a look at our refurbished bikes for sale at our retail location,155 Washington Ave. Bikes are reasonably priced and ALL of the proceeds from our bike sales go directly towards funding our programs. Kids bikes pricing begins at $25.
My Child is older than 11, How do I get Them a Bike?
For anyone ages 12+ (youth and adults), check out our Bikes for All Mainers program!
What should I do if Your Classes are Full?
We have a limited number of spots for people to earn bikes each summer. Sign-ups are on a first come, first served basis. Once the class is full, we cannot take any more students.
