GearShift Gathering

media release: Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the use of bicycle-based transportation for the underserved in Wisconsin, is hosting its third annual GearShift Gathering on Friday, January 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, located at 354 Coyier Lane, Madison, WI 53713. The gathering is free and all are welcome. This event is sponsored by Delta Beer Lab and Landmark Credit Union.

The GearShift Gathering provides an opportunity for the bike community to come together to learn about the work each organization is doing, while creating space for people with shared interests to connect during the winter months. Hosted and organized by Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, attendees are encouraged to drop in anytime during the event. 

Several nonprofit organizations will be exhibiting, including: 

• Madison Bikes

• Bike Fitchburg

• Bombay Bicycle Club

• Madison Adaptive Cycling

• Cap City Cyclists

• Wisconsin Bike Fed

• Bikes for Kids Wisconsin

Organizations will share updates on their work, volunteer opportunities, upcoming initiatives, and more. Attendees are invited to tour Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, the largest bike center in the state, engage in conversations with the bike community, and enjoy refreshments courtesy of our sponsors, Delta Beer Lab and Landmark Credit Union.

Details are available on Bikes for Kids Wisconsin’s website and social channels. The event also serves as a meet and greet for people attending the Brazen Dropouts Bike Swap on Saturday, January 17.

About Bikes for Kids Wisconsin:

Bikes for Kids Wisconsin is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that held its first bike giveaway in Madison in spring 2017. To date, the organization has distributed over 14,600 bicycles throughout the state of Wisconsin and has kept over 500,000 pounds of materials out of the Dane County landfill through their recycling efforts and circular economy. 

The organizational programming includes its annual Bike Giveaway program; Bike Mechanics youth education program; the Bike to Work program for refugees and immigrants; Guided Rides Series for middle schoolers to fill the nurture gap for learning to navigate the city by bike, Meals on 2 Wheels grocery delivery service, and used bike sales and service for the public. 

Bikes for Kids Wisconsin increase the use of bicycle-based transportation for underserved communities through access, low-cost repairs, and education.