Annual bike drive to repurpose bicycles Oct. 11

Celebrate Community Service Month with Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) by donating your unused bicycle to county residents in need. MCDOT will hold its annual Bicycle Donation Drive from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Bikes will be collected, rain or shine, outside of the Montgomery County Coucil Office Building Garage at the corner of East Jefferson and Monroe Street in Rockvile.

“Bikes can be the important first and last mile connection to public transportation,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “These bikes make an impact on local residents who would not otherwise be able to afford them. They also promote exercise, are a climate-friendly mode of transportation, and can ease access to transportation options.” 

Bicycles should be in good working condition or need only minor repairs. Rockville Bike Hub volunteers will refurbish the bikes, and MCDOT will place them with children and adults in the county through the MCDOT Bike Match Program or the Rockville Terrific Kids program.  No bike helmets needed.

The bike donation event also will be accepting donations by check to go toward bike repairs. Checks can be made out to the Rockville Bike Hub and left with staff at the donation site. Donations are tax-deductible and receipts will be available.  

Community members can organize a bike collection at their school, place of worship or within their neighborhood and bring the bikes to the event in Rockville.