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A 100% Volunteer Nonprofit serving Madison, WI. "Earners" who do 10+ hours of community service can get a great bike. We also provide free bike repair events to help keep bikes safe, rideable, and out of landfills. #Madison #Wisconsin wheelsforwinners.org

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Five Terrific New Volunteer Mechanics Refurbish 1st Bikes!

Due to increased earner bike demand, Wheels has added new volunteer mechanics this summer. Join us in welcoming this great group of new volunteers who refurbished their 1st bikes this summer!

04.10.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mechanics doing free bike repairs for children under a tent.

Mechanics doing free bike repairs for children under a tent.

Need a free bike repair or safety check?
Sat. September 27 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Middleton Rotary Repair - Stone Horse Green, 7550 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton 53562. This opportunity is one of the last free bike repair events of the season. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Middleton.

22.09.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Man repairs a young girl's bicycle as she watches.

Man repairs a young girl's bicycle as she watches.

W4W & Bayview Foundation Receive Community Shares WI (CSW) 2025 Community Change-Maker Award

This award recognizes CSW member nonprofits that demonstrate the power of collaboration with their coordinated efforts to lead impactful social justice change within our community.

30.08.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bicycle riding celebration for back to school at Warner Park, 2930 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.  Wednesday, August 20 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. A fun family event with free bike repairs, free snacks, bike riding skills.

Bicycle riding celebration for back to school at Warner Park, 2930 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. Wednesday, August 20 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. A fun family event with free bike repairs, free snacks, bike riding skills.

Join Us! - Annual Back to School Bike Night at Warner Park
A fun event for the whole family!

09.08.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bike Mechanics β€” Wheels For Winners We are a 100% volunteer staff. We will train you on our process to repair all types of bikes, from children’s bikes with coaster brakes to multi-gear mountain and city bikes with handbrakes and shoc...

Want to Learn How to Repair Bikes?
We will train you to be a volunteer mechanic. We have a few openings on the following shifts: Mon & Wed from 4 - 6 pm; Friday from 10am - 2pm. Info and application at wheelsforwinners.org/bike-mechanics

23.07.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wheels & Memorial High Bike Club
Memorial High Bike Club students & teacher Stella Wu do repairs at a Wheels' Free Bike Repair Event. Wheels’ volunteers Jonny, Ben and Nivali teach Madison high bike club students to maintain & repair bikes. The students get valuable technical & teamwork skills.

22.07.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
New youth bike mechanic and their first refurbished bike.

New youth bike mechanic and their first refurbished bike.

New youth bike mechanic and their first refurbished bike.

New youth bike mechanic and their first refurbished bike.

New youth bike mechanic and their first refurbished bike.

New youth bike mechanic and their first refurbished bike.

BUSY SUMMER!
MEET OUR NEWEST BIKE MECHANICS
WE ARE RECRUITING FOR VOLUNTEER MECHANICS, Wednesdays 4 - 6 PM and Fridays 10 AM - 2 PM. We will train you. Find our application at wheelsforwinners.org/bike-mechanics
MORE FREE BIKE REPAIR EVENTS THIS SUMMER. wheelsforwinners.org/free-repair-...

16.07.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bayview Legacy Award presented to Wheels for Winners

Bayview Legacy Award presented to Wheels for Winners

Bayview Foundation Honors Wheels with Legacy Award
Thanks to Wheels' volunteers Richard Castelnuovo & Alan Crossley, we were given this award May 22, 2025. Bayview residents have earned over 400 bikes from us and we have serviced over 300 of them. Thanks Wheels' volunteers and Bayview Foundation!

25.05.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mechanic does free bike repairs at Sandburg Elementary School.

Mechanic does free bike repairs at Sandburg Elementary School.

Check out our May 2025 Newsletter
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20.05.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A fun, free bike repair event at East Madison Community Center. We also have interesting conversations with the kids as we fixed their bikes. Glad we could keep their bikes rolling and safe.

06.05.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great Day! So Many Smiles & Joyful Biking!
60 youth earn a quality refurbished bike, new helmet and lock at Bayview Foundation on April 28. Thanks to Chong@Bayview Foundation & Alan@Wheels for their terrific organizing of the event. Bike recipients are doing volunteer work in the Bayview community.

01.05.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike Earners Get an Early Start on Spring. Donate your unused bikes, wheelsforwinners.org/donate-a-bike, to provide refurbished bikes to community service earners throughout the summer.

27.04.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Volunteers do free bike repairs.

Volunteers do free bike repairs.

Volunteers do free bike repairs.

Volunteers do free bike repairs.

Volunteers do free bike repairs.

Volunteers do free bike repairs.

The Wheels' Crew and Nick from Dream Bikes do free bike repairs at Kennedy Heights Community Ctr. Free bike repair schedule wheelsforwinners.org/free-repair-...

26.04.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bike mechanic tests rides a newly refurbished bike to make sure it is safe.

Bike mechanic tests rides a newly refurbished bike to make sure it is safe.

We Test Ride Every Refurbished Bike wheelsforwinners.org/donate-a-bike
Tom, Senior Wheels’ bike mechanic test rides a child’s bike after our quality control. Tom deserves hazard pay for this! As a volunteer, his pay is knowing we will be providing a safe bike to a young community service β€œearner.”

21.04.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mechanic from Wheels for Winners does a free repair on a mountain bike.

Mechanic from Wheels for Winners does a free repair on a mountain bike.

Mike from Bike Fitchburg explains how to ride the rodeo bike course.

Mike from Bike Fitchburg explains how to ride the rodeo bike course.

Great Day at Bike Fitchburg Rodeo
Check our schedule of Free Bike Repair Events. Don’t ride an unsafe bike! wheelsforwinners.org/free-repair-...
Wheels’ mechanics do Free Bike Repairs-New Fountains Apt in Fitchburg. Bike Fitchburg sponsored great bike rodeo &M a Fitchburg Alder gave away 100 bikes.

15.04.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Donated kids bikes outside of the Wheels for Winners garage.

Donated kids bikes outside of the Wheels for Winners garage.

Donate Your Unused Bikes to Wheels
Cleaning out your garage or basement? All sizes from child to adult needed. In 2024 we provided 452 bikes to earners who performed 10+ hours of community service. Bikes are refurbished, tested and come with a new helmet & lock. wheelsforwinners.org/donate-a-bike

14.04.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bike mechanic does free bike repairs at Sandburg Elementary School.

Bike mechanic does free bike repairs at Sandburg Elementary School.

Free Bike Repair Events started April 9. See the schedule wheelsforwinners.org/free-repair-...
Amanda Dedo from Sandburg Elementary School says, β€œThank you all so much! You all are amazing and our community is so appreciative of you. Already planning on this again for next year!! You are the best!

13.04.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Young women volunteer refurbishes her first bike at Wheels for Winners!

Young women volunteer refurbishes her first bike at Wheels for Winners!

Congratulate New Wrencher on Refurbishing First Bike
A great first bike for a little one, complete with training wheels!

Please Donate Your Unused Bikes - Spring cleaning? Cleaning out garage or basement? Your donation will be ready for a grateful new bike earner for spring and summer riding!

11.04.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wheels for Winners volunteer with Middle school student bike earner in Madison.  The student earned their bike by doing community service.

Wheels for Winners volunteer with Middle school student bike earner in Madison. The student earned their bike by doing community service.

Toki Middle School Student Earns a Ride to School
Neil McCallum of Wheels for Winners delivers a bike to a Toki Middle School student who needs a bike to get to school. His family doesn’t own a car so he performed community service to get a great Wheels bike!

09.04.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neil McCallum, president of the Wheels for Winners board, helps us remember the joy of getting our first bike. Wheels for Winners makes that a reality for so many who otherwise could not afford a bike. A Kid's Bike Shouldn't Be a Luxury!

24.03.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What We Do

Mechanic Jonny Hunter talks about why he loves volunteering with us! Owning a good bike is a luxury for too many. We provide bikes to kids and families who do 10+ hours of community service. We also do free bike repairs at events during the warm months. Learn more wheelsforwinners.org

20.03.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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