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Run a Bike Drive

Organizing the Bike Collection:
The "used bike collection" is the principal means by which Pedal-Power collects bicycles for its local and overseas projects, and raises the funds to ship them. To organize a collection you must do the following: Publicize and market the event to the community. Manage a presence on the day of the collection.
Date and Time Selection:
Experience shows that a 3 hour, one-day weekend collection, in either the spring or the fall, is the most effective and minimizes the "waiting around" time. Time slots are as follows: • Saturday 9am -12pm and 12pm -3pm or • Sunday 1pm - 4pm.
Site Selection:
The best sites are centrally located, easily identifiable, and associated with a reputable institution. While empty lots can work well, a nearby building is advisable (for bathroom facilities or in case of bad weather). A covered walkway also works well in case of rain. Collections run Rain or Shine!
Basic Tools and Supplies:
A Pedal Power Collection Manager will provide organizers with the following: • Pedal wrenches • Adjustable wrenches • Three ended Allen wrenches • Plastic zip ties for attaching pedals • Lubricant • Volunteer Sign in Sheet • Pedal Power Tax Deductible Receipts • Flyers/Postcards • Pedal Power Banner/Signs Please provide at least 6 - 8 volunteers, a table with chairs, and if possible, a tarp in case of bad weather.
Site Preparation:
Be sure to get to your site at least an hour before the collection start time to post signs, set up the table and to organize the volunteers. Late sponsor arrival combined with and early influx of bikes can disrupt any preliminary site organization, cost time and energy, and fray relationships with volunteers and the public.



Additional information is available for download in the Pedal Power Collection Guide 2010

Bike Drive Collection Resources

Document	Description
Pedal Power Collection Guide 2010	This guide provides detailed information on running a bike collection drive.
Event Checklist-One Month Timeline	This is a one month checklist of required items to help keep your bike drive organized and effective.
Tips for Promoting Your Event	This is a collection of tips to help promote your event.
Bicycle Valuation Guide	This guide helps to determine the value of the bicycles that are donated at your event.
Where Does My Bike Go	This is a list of organizations and affiliates who receive the bikes that are collected.
Post Event Feedback Form	This form provides feedback to Pedal-Power to help us improve the planning and execution of these events.
Complete Bike Drive Kit	This contains all of the above documents and information for running a bike drive.