400 Bikes Collected At Mercer County's Recent Bike Drive

Princeton NJ

15 April, 2021

11:30 AM

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MERCER COUNTY — Mercer County asked for used bikes and the community delivered. At the recently-held community Bike Exchange, 400 bikes were collected — the largest and most successful in its 12-year-history. "I thank the community for their enormous generosity in donating 400 bicycles for our bike drive for the Boys & Girls Clubs Bike Exchange," said County Executive Brian M. Hughes. "I also thank our Park Commission and Planning Department for coordinating the effort." The Bike Exchange, located in the Capitol Plaza Shopping Center on Olden Avenue in Ewing, collects used bikes to refurbish and sell at a discounted rate. All proceeds go to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County. Since 2009, the Bike Exchange has sold over 17,000 bikes and raised more than $1,000,000 for after-school programs serving more than 1,200 youths daily. "This collaborative effort helps build a bigger community for those interested in learning how to ride a bike, or to obtain one at an affordable price," said Park Commission Executive Director Aaron T. Watson. "We are thrilled with the turnout from the event and hope to see this effort expand more within our park system." The Bike Exchange is open Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The volunteer-led establishment accepts bikes in any condition for donation. For more information, visit: https://www.bgcmercer.org/bgc-bike-exchange.