Biking With Kids

The 2009 Great Maine Bike Swap will be April 19th in Orono, and April 26th in Portland.

Details:

April 19, 2009:   University of Maine, Student Recreation and Fitness Center, Orono, 10am - 2pm
April 26, 2009:   University of Southern Maine, Sullivan Gym, Portland, 10am - 2pm

Hundreds of affordable, used bicycles will be for sale at the Great Maine Bike Swap. Sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) and university groups, the swap brings together people buying and selling used bicycles and bike gear.

All types of bicycles - from mountain bikes to road bikes, classic cruisers, kids’ bikes and hybrids - will be for sale. The swap also will feature mini-workshops on topics such as how to fix a flat, displays by local bike shops, refreshments and information about Maine biking events.

You can come to buy a bike, sell one or both. A large test riding area will allow shoppers to try out bikes. Volunteer advisors will be on hand to help with pricing and bike fit.

Admission is $3, with free admission for University of Maine students, University of Southern Maine students and children 12 or younger. The public is invited to sell used bikes in good, working condition. A small commission on bike sales will support BCM’s bike safety and education programs.

For more information, please call (207) 623-4511 or email maggie@BikeMaine.org.

I’ve added both Swaps to the 2009 Event Calendar.

If you know of any other Maine bike swaps this year, please send me an email.