A Local Partnership That Helps More Londoners Get Rolling
At the London Bicycle Café, we believe bikes change lives. They make it easier to get to work, get to school, visit friends, and explore the city. They also make our community healthier, happier, and more connected.
That is why we are proud to partner with Big Bike Giveaway (BBG) this year, a local organization doing truly important work.
If you have not heard of BBG yet, here is the quick version:
they collect donated bicycles, tune them up, and give them away to Londoners who need one.
No barriers. No judgment. Just real support, delivered in the most practical way possible.
What Big Bike Giveaway Does for Our Community
A bicycle might seem like a simple thing, but for many people, it can be a major turning point.
Big Bike Giveaway helps remove transportation barriers for people who are trying to:
- get to a new job
- commute without a car
- attend school or training
- access essential services
- improve health and independence
It is one of those initiatives that quietly makes London stronger.
How London Bicycle Café Is Supporting BBG This Year
We are excited to support Big Bike Giveaway in two important ways this season.
1. A Donation Terminal at Our Sales and Service Centre
BBG now has a donation terminal hosted at our Sales and Service Centre, making it easy for customers and visitors to contribute.
If you are stopping in for a repair, browsing accessories, or picking up your bike, make sure to give it a tap when you come to visit.
Every small donation helps BBG collect more bikes, fix more bikes, and give more bikes away.
2. Storage and Tune-Up Space for BBG Bikes
We are also providing BBG with a 1,500 square foot space where donated bikes can be stored, organized, and prepared for upcoming giveaway events.
This kind of behind-the-scenes space is critical, because it helps BBG do what they do best: move bikes efficiently through the pipeline so they can get into the hands of people who need them.
A Partnership Built on Community
This partnership is not about branding, promotions, or photo ops.
It is about supporting a grassroots organization that is making a real difference, one bike at a time.
Big Bike Giveaway is doing the hard work, and we are honoured to help make that work a little easier.
Two Ways You Can Get Involved
Need a Bike?
Big Bike Giveaway hosts regular giveaway events throughout the year.
The best way to stay in the loop is to follow BBG on social media, where they post information about annual registration and impact stories.
Visit their site here: https://bigbikegiveaway.ca/
If you or someone you know could benefit from a free bike, keep an eye on their upcoming announcements.
Have a Bike to Donate?
If you have a bike sitting unused in your garage, shed, or basement, donating it is one of the easiest ways to make a real impact.
Bikes can be dropped off at any City of London EnviroDepot location.
You can find depot locations and hours here:
https://london.ca/living-london/garbage-recycling/envirodepots
Even if the bike needs a little love, BBG can often bring it back to life.
Thank You, Big Bike Giveaway
To the team at Big Bike Giveaway, thank you for the work you do and the care you bring to this mission. London is better because of it.
And to everyone reading this: thank you for supporting community-based solutions that keep our city moving forward.