Fresh Cycles

The earn-a-bike program began in April of 2008 and continues to expand. Through hands-on tutorials, youth and adults learn basic bicycle maintenance and repair skills,and earn their own bike. We also host group rides to cool places in the community. Inspired by other successful bike programs across the country, the North Side Neighborhood Assembly created the Fresh Cycles Youth Program in order to

30/03/2023

PEDAL INTO SPRING - Saturday, APRIL 22nd from 11 am - 1 pm at Roosevelt Elementary School - Grab your bike or scooter and celebrate the reopening of Fresh Cycles! Activities will include a bike tune-up and rodeo, a helmet safety demonstration, flower pot painting and planting, lawn games, giveaways, and more!

17/11/2022

United Way of Broome County is continuing to host a series of Community Conversations. There are 3 dates left, with the next event taking place on November 29th at the Broome County Public Library. Dinner will be served and a $15 Visa gift card will be provided to all participants (ages 18+). Registration is required. Register here: https://www.uwbroome.org/conversations/

26/09/2022

Earn-a-Bike continues to run at the Lee Barta Community Center. Come and learn with Sean about bike maintenance and repair in a 5 week course. Once you complete all program requirements, you walk away with a free bike, helmet, and bike lock. Class runs every Tuesday from 2:30pm-4:30pm. For additional information, call 607-238-1005.

15/08/2022

Looking to learn about bike maintenance and repair while also working to earn a free bike? You can do just that by joining our Earn-a-Bike Program! For those ages 9+, Earn-a-Bike classes take place every Tuesday from 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Lee Barta Community Center. Don't miss out on this great program. If you have any questions, please call the Lee Barta Community Center at (607) 238-1005.

06/07/2022

Earn-a-Bike is in full swing! If you're interested in participating in the program or want to learn more, stop by the Lee Barta Community Center or call (607) 238-1005 for more information.

28/06/2022

Happening tomorrow from 5pm-6:30pm at the Lee Barta Community Center! Don't miss out on a fun-filled evening full of food, games, and giveaways!

Did we mention that there will be an ice cream truck!? Come out and enjoy the fun and celebrate the beginning of summer!

28/06/2022

19/04/2022

The Lee Barta Community Center is closed today due to the weather. There will be no Earn-a-Bike class this afternoon.

13/04/2022

On Saturday, we hosted Pedal into Spring to celebrate the reopening of Fresh Cycles!

We would like to thank Broome County Traffic Safety, VINES:Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments, Binghamton Police Department, Molina Health, and NEST for joining us and providing resources for the event.

We would also like to thank the AVANGRID Foundation, in partnership with New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), for their support of the work we do.