BikeConnect
RideWise is giving adults in need of reliable transportation a new ride through our program, BikeConnect. This partnership between RideWise and Pops Bike Shop in Somerville is a bicycle rehabilitation program that repairs donated bicycles and gives them to adults who need reliable transportation for employment.
How does BikeConnect work?
Bicycles that are donated to RideWise are sent to Pops Bike Shop for repairs. The repaired bicycles are then donated to adults who are referred to RideWise by nonprofit organizations in Somerset County. The bicycles come with a helmet, lock, light, and bell to ensure they are compliant with NJ Bicycle Laws. Bike recipients also receive instruction in cycling safety from RideWise as part of the donation.
I want to donate a bicycle. How do I do that?
Thank you for thinking of RideWise for your bicycle donation. At this time, we’re not accepting bike donations due to limited storage space. Please do not bring bikes to RideWise or Pops Bike Shop. We’ll update this page once we're accepting donations again.
Please note that we no longer accept Guardian bike donations. Please do not bring Guardian bikes to RideWise or Pops Bike Shop. Other local organizations that may accept bike donations include:
Middle Earth – www.middleearthnj.org
Empower Somerset – www.empowersomerset.com
Visions & Pathways – www.visionsandpathways.org
Bound Brook Community Police Alliance - Community Police Alliance Coordinator (CPAC) – Bound Brook, NJ
RideWise currently provides bicycles exclusively to individuals who are referred by a nonprofit or human services organization within Somerset County. Representatives from nonprofits wishing to make a referral are encouraged to submit an application by clicking the registration form.