In other news, when we got into town we found the “bike co-op”. We rolled up and asked for a tube to buy. They said, “we do not sell tubes, but if you would like a tube, we can give one to you.”
This place fixes and refurbishes used bicycles and then gives them to people who need them. The cost of a cheap bike is about twenty hours of community service. The cost of a nicer bike is forty hours or so. If you wanted to fix your bike they would show you how to do it, free of charge.
Amazing place. Inspirational. Steph and I have yet to build our garage, but when we do... It will become a bike co-op.
5 comments:
"We climbed up Rabbit Ears pass (9420 feet) and there were huge meadows of wild flowers and bubbling streams everywhere. Pine trees, Aspen trees, cool air...wonderful."
WONDERFUL BLOGGING! Inspirational stories and gorgeous photos -- a great mix. Keep truckin' and stay safe!
We love the Brodegards,
The Barden Family
That sounds wonderful. I've been to the bike coop in minneapolis a few times and had good experiences:
http://greasepitbikes.com/
(their website could use some serious help....)
Good work cycling.
Fort Collins! That's my hometown - glad to see you liked it! Have fun!
Trust all is going well--we had a nice $$ gift come in for backbacks. Sounds like all is going well!
John Sather
Bill and Steph,
What an incredible story and wonderful adventure! It was so nice seeing you again at church on Sunday, and getting to meet your beautiful wife. I wish you both success and safety on your journey across the country and through life together.
Your friend,
Jody Hessler
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