Share-a-Bike
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The Share-A-Bike Program is a community bike project, operating out of the red trailers behind the East Lansing Fire Station No. 1, 1700 Abbott Road. The Program, started in 1994, has given away thousands of bikes (in adult and childrens sizes) and helmets to needy folks over the years. Each person must present a letter of reference from a human services agency, religious organization, or employer saying they can't afford a bicycle. We license all bikes given away with the East Lansing Police Department.
Summer hours (April thru October) are every Saturday morning from 9 til 11 a.m. (except July 4 and Labor Day weekends). During the winter we're open every 2nd Saturday of the month, same time.
For information, call co-founder and treasurer Ron Sprinkel (517) 351-4848, June Grabemeyer (517) 372-6895, or Dick Janson (517) 675-7340.
Donations
We receive many used bicycles every year. We repair what we can, and salvage parts from those we can not repair. Sometimes, bikes need parts we don't have enough of, like brake pads, cables, and rear wheels. We buy helmets by the case to get a decent price, then give them to recipients. When we get nice bikes, we try get significant donations for them to pay for helmets and parts. We can also use tools and supplies. Here is an incomplete list of what we can put to use now:
- 2 bicycle work stands
- chain tool (for removing and installing chains)
- pliers (various styles)
- vice grips
- battery-powered air pump
- cable housing (by the roll)
- brake pads
- rim tape
- rags (t-shirts are good)
- disposable laytex gloves
- good chain lube
- liquid WD-40 by the gallon
- socket wrench set
- third-hand brake tool
- fourth hand cable tool
If you want to make a cash donation, please make your check payable to Share-A-Bike.
Mail to:
Ron Sprinkel
Share-a-Bike Treasurer
209 Abbott Woods Dr.
E. Lansing, 48823
$10 can buy brake pads for a dozen bikes. $25 can buy tools. $100 can buy an air pump. $250 can buy a work stand.