Bicycle Fix-It Station Grand Opening
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press release: DreamBikes in Madison is proud to partner with and have the support of Smart Toyota to offer our bicycling community a fix-it station. For commuters and bicycle enthusiasts on the west side of Madison, Smart Toyota is conveniently located on the Capital City Trail where a station will be built and be available to the general public starting May 11, 2019. Such a station allows bikers to address minor bicycle-related issues at the station, pump and tools included.
With more stations planned, DreamBikes hopes to include upkeep & maintenance as part of the curriculum offered to their youth employees. “Broadening the scope of work that our techs learn, allows them to see the benefit of their labor. It opens their eyes to another side of bicycling that they don’t see: infrastructure. They love seeing the applications and planning and engineering that allows bikers to enjoy their sport. It then becomes more than just getting on a bike and riding around the block,” says DreamBikes manager Matthew Martinez.
“Cyclists use the Capital City Trail that runs alongside our dealership year-round,” says Smart Toyota Operations Manager Rob Jordan. “This was a perfect opportunity for us to partner with DreamBikes to provide this fix-it station for our local community while, at the same time, help the young individuals within the DreamBikes program.”
DreamBikes will be on hand at Smart Toyota on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 11am-4pm celebrating the unveiling. Mechanics will be available to offer community members safety checks of bicycles as well as accept donations. Want to learn how to use the fix-it station? DreamBikes offers various “Bike Maintenance 101” workshops throughout the year.
Smart Motors was founded in 1908 by O.D. Smart and is one of the nation’s oldest automotive dealerships. Smart Toyota is the Midwest’s largest hybrid dealer and Wisconsin’s #1 volume Toyota dealer. Located at 5901 Odana Road, Smart Toyota is also Wisconsin’s only two-time President’s Cabinet Award recipient from Toyota Motor Sales for superior customer service & sales volume. For more information visit https://www.smarttoyota.com/
DreamBikes is a full-service, non-profit bike shop that refurbishes used, donated bicycles and sells these quality bikes and gently used parts and equipment at more affordable prices than traditional bike shops. It strategically locates bicycle shops in underserved communities and employs local youth, teaching them bicycle mechanic skills, retail, and customer service, as well as widely-applicable skills such as problem-solving, effective communication, organization, team-work, responsibility, respect, and self-confidence. DreamBikes aims to build stronger communities by partnering with local organizations and giving back to the local community through donated bikes, classes, mobile repair, and other outreach events.
DreamBikes currently has bike shops in Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Knoxville, TN; Rochester, NY. Since opening its first location in Madison, WI, in 2008, it has provided part-time jobs and skills training to over 150 youth and an additional 120 interns, awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its youth employees, and refurbished and returned used bicycles to the community and has donated countless more.
For more information and getting involved
Want to support DreamBikes? Volunteer at the shop, donate a bicycle or some equipment, or make a financial donation. All donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit https://dream-bikes.org/
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