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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church - Bike Drive
Join Upcycle Bikes for a community bike drive at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, located at 2510 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.We're excited to partner with St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church to collect donated adult bicycles, bike parts, and saddles! These donations help support our mission of refurbishing used bikes and providing them at no cost to community members facing financial barriers to reliable transportation. Whether you're stopping by to donate a bike or volunteering your time to help, we appreciate your support in giving old bikes a new life! Volunteer Note: If you have a trailer available that could be used to help transport donated bicycles, please send us an email at ride@upcyclebikes.org so we can make note of it and coordinate accordingly. Thank you for helping us keep bikes rolling and supporting our West Michigan community!
Milkshakes and Cruiser Day
We're taking a trip back to the 1950s at Upcycle Bikes ! Join us for a fun-filled day of fixing up classic cruiser bikes, enjoying delicious milkshakes, and spending time with our wonderful Upcycle community! We'll be focusing on giving cruiser bikes a little extra love as we work together to get them ready for their next adventures. Whether you're an experienced mechanic or simply looking to lend a helping hand, we'd love to have you join us. And of course, what's a 1950s-inspired day without milkshakes? We'll have some sweet treats to enjoy while we keep the good times (and wheels) rolling!
Cedar Springs Brewery - Bike Drive
Join Upcycle Bikes for a community bike drive at Cedar Springs Brewing Company on Saturday, April 17, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, located at 95 N Main St NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We're excited to partner with Cedar Springs Brewing Company to collect donated adult bicycles, bike parts, and saddles! These donations help support our mission of refurbishing used bikes and providing them at no cost to community members facing financial barriers to reliable transportation. Whether you're stopping by to donate a bike or volunteering your time to help, we appreciate your support in giving old bikes a new life!Volunteer Note: If you have a trailer available that could be used to help transport donated bicycles, please send us an email at ride@upcyclebikes.org so we can make note of it and coordinate accordingly. Thank you for helping us keep bikes rolling and supporting our West Michigan community!
Fall Bike Drive - Open House
Join us for our Fall Bike Drive at Upcycle Bikes on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at 800 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 110, Grand Rapids!We’ll be collecting used adult bikes, bike parts, and saddles to support our work providing refurbished bikes at no cost to adults experiencing financial constraints who need access to reliable transportation.Volunteers will help welcome donors, receive and organize donations, assist with setup and cleanup, and help with shop tours throughout the event. No mechanical experience is necessary! There are two volunteer shifts available—feel free to sign up for one 2.5-hour shift, or sign up for both and stay for the entire event!
Pedals for Progress 2026
A bike has the power to move its rider toward a destination; a bike provided at no-cost to someone who needs it has the power to move its rider toward independence, opportunity, and connection to resources. At Upcycle Bikes, a bike is more than a bike; it’s a lever for progress.
Join us at Pedals for Progress 2026 on Thursday, September 24 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Goei Center to celebrate the progress made by individuals building stability in their lives with affordable transportation; reflect on our collective progress as a growing organization and community resource; and invest in the future progress through continued impact.
Rockford Footwear Depot Bike Drive
Join us at Rockford Footwear Depot on September 19th from 9am–1pm to drop off your used bikes! And while you're there, check out the store — you'll find top brands like Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, Wolverine, and more.
Blue Star Barns Bike Drive
Upcycle Bikes depends on adult bike donations from the community. Now is the time to clean out and make an impact with that old or unused adult bike. Drop it off at Blue Star Barns in Saugatuck, and our team will give your bike a new purpose and a new life! It will become a primary transportation tool for someone working to build stability in their life.
Calvary Church Bike Drive
Upcycle Bikes depends on adult bike donations from the community. Now is the time to clean out and make an impact with that old or unused adult bike. Drop it off at Calvary Church, and our team will give your bike a new purpose and a new life. It will become a primary transportation tool for someone working to build stability in their life. Please see this flyer for more information.
Rockford Footwear Depot Bike Drive
Upcycle Bikes depends on adult bike donations from the community. Now is the time to clean out and make an impact with that old or unused adult bike. Drop it off at the Rockford Footwear Depot, and our team will give your bike a new purpose and a new life. It will become a primary transportation tool for someone working to build stability in their life. Please see this flyer for more information.
Steelcase Changemakers Bike Drive
Upcycle Bikes depends on adult bike donations from the community. Now is the time to clean out and make an impact with that old or unused adult bike. Drop it off at Steelcase at the Upcycle Bikes Tent located near the parking lot off of 44th Street and our team will give your bike a new purpose and a new life! It will become a primary transportation tool for someone working to build stability in their life.
Creston Neighborhood Repair Fair
Upcycle Bikes is participating in the Creston Neighborhood Association’s Earth Day Fest + Repair Fair event! We will be receiving used or unwanted adult bikes and bike parts (like we do at our Bike Drives) and performing light repairs on bikes.
Event link is here.
The Creston Neighborhood Association website is here.
Thursday March Madness
Dribble on down to Upcycle Bikes for March Madness Thursdays!
Join us every Thursday in March from 1-5 p.m. to shop high-quality bikes, wheels, components, and accessories. Score a great deal, help us make space in the shop, and support our work with your purchase.
The bikes for sale are not ideal for the needs of our riders, and the other items available generally can’t be used for the bikes we refurbish. So, we sell these to the public with proceeds going right back into our mission. Win-win!
Resolution Run 2025
Upcycle Bikes will be participating in the 43rd annual Resolution Run at Reeds Lake this year! The 6.4k (4-mile) run takes place on New Year’s Eve and is a fun way to close out the year. Upcycle Bikes will be onsite collecting donations of bikes and bike parts such as reflectors, saddles, and grips. Please stop by our tent at Big Bob’s Pizza to say hello or drop off a donation between 11am and 3pm!
A Night To Give Back at Shinola
Upcycle Bikes invites you to a private and complimentary experience hosted at Shinola, a uniquely Detroit lifestyle brand. Learn more about Upcycle Bikes, enjoy light bites and drinks, and browse the store’s latest products, including watches, handbags, jewelry, and other lifestyle goods.
Plus, 20% of all proceeds from the evening will go toward supporting Upcycle Bikes’ mission.
This is a limited-access event, so please make sure to reserve your spot soon! RSVP to the event using this link.
When: Dec. 11, 2025, 6-8 pm
Presentation to start at 6:30 pm
Where: 40 Monroe Center St NW Ste. 11, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Baker Book House Bike Drive
Upcycle Bikes depends on adult bike donations from the community. Now is the time to clean out and make an impact with that old or unused adult bike. Drop it off at the Baker Book House, and our team will give your bike a new purpose and a new life. It will become a primary transportation tool for someone working to build stability in their life.
Baker Book House will have coupons available for 25% off a single item (excluding their cafe and bargain section) to whoever donates a bike to Upcycle Bikes’ cause, along with some drink specials for the event!
Contact us at ride@upcyclebikes.org to learn more and get involved. Volunteer signup is here.
Pedals for Progress 2025
A bike has the power to move its rider toward a destination; a bike provided at no-cost to someone who needs it has the power to move its rider toward independence, opportunity, and connection to resources. At Upcycle Bikes, a bike is more than a bike; it’s a lever for progress.
Join us at Pedals for Progress 2025 on Thursday, September 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Goei Center to celebrate the progress made by individuals building stability in their lives with affordable transportation; reflect on our collective progress as a growing organization and community resource; and invest in the future progress through continued impact.
