Good Deals for Good Deeds - Gate City Bike Co-op bicycle sale April 27

It’s all hands on deck at the Gate City Bike Co-op workshop in Nashua. The crew of volunteers are working on bicycles that will be offered at the group’s annual bike sale on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m. Photo Credit – Dan Splaine Photography

NASHUA, NH – If you are in the market for a bicycle for yourself or someone in your life you’re in luck. On Saturday morning the good folks at the Gate City Bike Co-op will be holding their annual bike sale. The event is the largest fundraising activity for the not-for-profit group that takes in donated bikes, repairs them, and then provides them at no cost to local worthy residents.

The sale will feature 70 to 80 bikes that the co-op crew of volunteers has been refurbishing and tuning up, making them ready to roll down the road. It is a mix of kids and adult sizes, mostly street bikes with a few classics sprinkled in. The mostly gently-used bikes receive a thorough mechanical going over and will be offered at fair market prices.

VIDEO: The crew of volunteers is hard at work repairing and refurbishing bikes in preparation for their annual fundraising bike sale event. Video Credit- Dan Splaine Photography

The sale begins at 9 a.m. sharp at Gate City Bike Co-op shop located at 17b Aiport Road in the rear parking lot. The sale ends when the bikes sell out – which they always do, so get there early. Please note that they only accept cash and checks for payment, so plan accordingly.

The funds raised help support the all-volunteer program to offset the cost of repairing the bikes they distribute throughout the year. In the 10-plus years of operation, they have supplied over 2,500 refurbished bicycles to local people in need of basic transportation. For a more in-depth look at the activities of the group read our recent Nahua Ink Link article about them here.

The purchase of bikes supports the mission but is not the only way you can help. If you own a bike that needs repairs their certified mechanics offer those services for reasonable rates and those fees help keep the light on. And of course, volunteers, bicycle donations, and financial support are always welcome.

Saturday morning is your chance to get a good deal on a great bike and help out with the mission of the Co-op. A win-win for all.

DAN SPLAINE – Photographer/Contributor

Nashua native Dan Splaine is a commercial photographer who creates images for businesses. A strong belief in the value of local independent journalism, his Nashua roots, and his extensive background in photojournalism make contributing to the NASHUA INK LINK a natural choice.

After working in dozens of countries and throughout the US on assignments Dan will happily go local and turn his lens to capture lives and living in the Gate City. You can see his work and learn about his photography services and workshops by going to his website.