P2P offers a program called Build a Beater (BAB). For $50 you can purchase a used bike frame, parts, and one month’s worth of shop time to completely build a beater: a good-enough bike to get you around town. It’s a great program, and it’s been popular with do-it-yourselfers and people who’re interested in building a bike that is uniquely theirs.

If you’re looking to build a older mountain bike or step-thru ladies bike for your commute, then we can still provide the BAB program to you. However, if you’re hoping to build a fixie, you’ll have to check back later because we’re out of road bike frames. Until we get more donations, that part of the BAB isn’t available.

We still sell complete bikes, tons of used parts, and of course we have open shop hours available all spring and summer. Check our calendar for days and times.

Please give us a call if you’d like to make a donation 842-6597.

After all the Bike To Work week fun, don’t forget to check out the 10 Million Dollar Sale this weekend. Be at 227 N Ella on Saturday the 16th at 9 am to get the best deals on electronics and outdoor gear, because not only is Mtn Gear bringing some of their best stuff, but Huppin’s will be there as well.

Today was a lot of fun–a double dose of bike cheer with two great events: Walk n’ Roll to School Day and an Energizer Station for commuters.

Plum Tree School helped with both of these events. For Walk n’ Roll to School Day, we worked with Plum Tree teachers earlier this month to promote biking as a fun, Earth-friendly, and empowering mode of transportation. PT teachers got the kids focused and excited to participate today in the walking and rolling, and nearly everyone made it to school by foot or by wheel! Check out John’s pics.

We cheered for folks as they arrived or passed us on their way to work. One woman even stopped on the way home FROM her work at Sacred Heart. We’re glad she rode up the hill and stopped for coffee and treats. Total number of participants = 20 riders and 6 walkers–a great turn out!

Only two more days of BTW left, so get out there and ride!

It’s usually referred to as Bike to Work week, but Spokane is branching out this year and making May 10-16th, Bike To Whatever week: bike to eat, bike to play, bike to school, bike to shop. You get the idea : ,,) This opens BTW to college students, school kids, stay-at-home or work-from-home folk, retirees, and everyone else. Why limit the possibilities to biking to work only?

Please check out the BiketoWorkSpokane website for all the cool happenings! Monday morning at Riverfront Park marks the kick off with a free pancake breakfast.

And if you commute from the south hill, come by our energizer booth on Wednesday for some homemade goodies, coffee from Apple Charlotte Cooking Co, and spoke cards designed by local artist, Patrick Sullivan–Corner of 20th and Sherman at Plum Tree School.

Do you need some gear? Are you into human-powered fun and adventure? Then mark this on your calendar: May 16-17th, 10 Million Dollar Sale.

Mountain Gear carries primo adventure gear, and this huge sale only happens once a year. Besides the great products, Mtn Gear is a local business that believes in and works towards sustainability and building community. If you try to support local businesses that do good things in your community and you’re looking for some bargain gear, then don’t miss the sale.

This is an unusual post for us, but Mountain Gear is an unusual company. They’ve been a huge supporter of P2P since we first started out. Mountain Gear steps up to support way more outdoor and environmental-related projects than any other local company that I know of. They are quick to lend a hand of support by donating money, staff, resources and space. Mountain Gear makes Spokane a better place to live and play for all of us. We’re happy to help Mountain Gear get the word out on this sale.

P2P was welcomed back to West Central Neighbor Days where we tuned up over 40 bikes for kids and adults on Saturday. The West Central Community Center puts together this event every spring to educate and bring together neighbors who might be interested in mentoring programs, youth sports, community gardens and other resources. We love being a part of this annual event. Check out the great video by Hank, showing some of the action, and pictures by Lisa.

Saturday night we also got to be a part of the Earth Day pre-party at Empyrean, where they’re doing great things to foster a vibrant music and art scene in downtown Spokane. Eco-movies were showcased, and Ester Holms read from her book of poetry. Johanna Kunin, Olive Green, and Alexandra McKay brought some home-spun sounds to the venue. Sorry if you missed the party; it was a lot of fun.

Spokane officially celebrated Earth Day on Sunday afternoon. P2P board member, Jace Bylenga was the main organizer for this celebration. As well as bringing together a ton of local non-profits who are working to educate folks and work towards a more sustainable model of living and doing business, the event really tried to reach the children. Hula hoops, face painting,paper-making from recycled materials,drought-tolerant flower seeds, yoga postures and so much more were brought to the park to especially engage the littlest members of the crowd. The efforts were well received. I hope this event gets bigger every year!

Pedals2People is going to be busy next Saturday celebrating bikes and our lovely planet. Please come cheer us on and offer your smiles and support.

April 25th, 10 am–2 pm, at the West Central Community Center for a FREE bike tune-up during West Central Neighbor Days. Kids bikes will be prioritized.

April 25th, 9 pm– 12 am, at the Empyrean on 154 S Madison, for Earth Week Pre-Party Fundraiser concert sponsored by New Belgium Brewery.

April 26th, 12 pm–5 pm, at the Gondola Meadows in Riverfront Park for the Earth Day Celebration.

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Thanks to the folks at the Steam Plant for hosting an awesome Paris-Roubaix fundraising party. They really made the whole event happen. The food was yummy (have you tried the fish tacos?!), the service was fast, and the room was cozy and totally comfortable. These guys even opened up early on Easter Sunday for us! And of course thank you to everyone who came to support Pedals2People and our educational programs.

Check out New Belgium Brewery’s link on our friend page. They’re contributing to our Earth Day Pre-Party Concert with Johanna Kunin at the Empyrean April 25th!

P2P is partnering with the Steam Plant Grill to host our annual Paris-Roubaix fundraiser this Sunday. We love watching this spring race with friends and fellow cyclists. Good eats, Couer d’Alene Brewing Co. beers, and one-of-a-kind location make this a great venue for the race. Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest professional cycling races. 260 kilometers of muddy, cobblestoned road winding through northern France keeps racers poised for sharp cornering and tricky maneuvering. How can you resist the excitement and a jump start to your spring cycling?

Come watch the race with us–the party starts at 1 pm, and Paris-Roubaix coverage on all tv’s starts at 2 pm. $2
suggested donation to P2P; Steam Plant Grill will make a donation to
Pedals2People for each pint of beer or entrée. All ages welcome.

Thanks to everyone who came by the P2P shop for our annual garage sale and fundraiser. We sold a dozen bikes and so may miscellaneous parts. We had an amazing turn out, and the weather even cooperated.

All of your support goes directly into our programs. Our biggest expense is liability insurance, which is not cheap since insurance companies consider biking an inherently dangerous sport ;,,) We also are positioned to pay for a newly reorganized tool cabinet and a new P2P banner. Tools will be purchased, and we’ll continue to make improvements to the shop. We hope these additions will attract new volunteers, keep our faithful helpers happy, and motivate people in our community to learn about and ride their bikes more! Thanks again!