Washington DC - Northern Virginia Area
Bikes for the World Collection Dates
Bikes for the World collects repairable bicycles in the United States for donation to charities overseas. These bicycles are then distributed to people in need of affordable transportation.
Note: $10/bike donation is suggested to defray shipping to overseas charity partners. A receipt is provided for all material and cash donations. Bikes for the World is a sponsored project of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. Collections will take place rain or shine. For further information call Bikes for the World at 703-525-09 31.
- Saturday, May 10: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Potomac School, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean 22101. Call Adela Wynntel at 703-873-6128.
- Saturday, May 17: 9 a.m. – Noon, Troop #979 Eagle Community Service Project, Epiphany Methodist Church, 1014 Country Club Drive NE, Vienna 22180. Call 703-525-0931.
- Sunday, May 18: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., sponsored by Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church at the Fire Station, Lovettsville 20180. Call 703-525-0931.
- Sunday, June 8: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., sponsored by the Le Cirque de Cyclisme, at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg 20175. Call 703-525-0931.
- Sunday, June 8: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church, 43115 Waxpool Road (corner of Claibourne Parkway), Ashburn 20148. Call 703-723-3259.
- Sunday, June 29: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bikes for the World bike drive sponsored by the Reston Town Center Grand Prix, under the Pavilion, Reston Town Center, Reston 20190. Call 703-525-0931.
- Sunday, July 26: Noon – 3 p.m., at the Herndon Friends Meeting, 660 Spring St, Herndon 20171. Call Paul Murphy at 703-359-8980.
- Wednesday, July 30: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m., Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke 22015. Call 703-525-0931.
Bicycles may also be dropped off at selected bicycle retailers, including Bikes of Vienna, 128-A Church Street, Vienna as well as at the homes of individual volunteers. Please remember to leave a $10 donation (check preferred, payable to “BfW”) with each bike; Bikes for the World will mail you a receipt good for tax purposes.