PORTLAND — The Great Maine Bike Swap is scheduled to be held April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sullivan Fitness Complex at the University of Southern Maine's Portland campus.
Sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine in partnership with the University of Southern Maine Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), the public may buy and sell bicycles with 15 percent of the proceeds going to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to support its bike safety and education programs.
The Great Maine Bike Swap will also feature bike shops, exhibits and information about upcoming biking events in Maine. Workshops on such topics as flat tire repair, bike safety checks and bicycle commuting will be offered as well.
All bicycles sold at the swap must be in working, operable condition. Owners should fill out the registration and sales forms available at the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's Web site (www.BikeMaine.org). Bikes may be dropped off at Sullivan Gym between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on April 29. Those bikes not sold may either be picked up by 2 p.m. or donated to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine.
Those wishing to purchase a bicycle may do so between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with cash, checks and major credit cards. For more information, or to volunteer at the swap, please contact Pete Phair at the Bicycle Coalition of Maine at 623-4511 or email pete@BikeMaine.org.
