MikesBikesFoundation

At Mike's Bikes, we believe in the power of cycling culture. Our projects put bicycles directly into the hands of people in emerging countries in Africa.

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Special shout out to the Mike's Bikes Distribution Centre team in #Novato for loading container #84 for our #Africa projects! A lot of work goes into every shipment, but the rewards are priceless. Visit our blog to learn more about our most successful sister shops #empowerment

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Another container is getting ready to leave the Mike's Bikes Warehouse in the coming days. Around 400 bicycles, parts and equipment are headed to two sister shops in #Harare #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 The estimated sailing time is 3 months; more updates to follow in April 😎 🚲 🚲

#upcycling

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Our bicycles reach remote places: the Mike's Bikes Foundation has delivered 3200 bicycles to the Kingdom of #Lesotho 🇱🇸 (located in Southern Africa) since 2012 and counting 😎

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Our mission to spread the ❤️ for bicycles beyond our own neighborhoods started in 2008, and we reflect on an incredible journey. A BIG shout out to our donors, customers, store and warehouse staff who continue to support the supply of bicycles to our sister shops! #mikesbikes

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For the LOVE of bicycles ❤️��🔥 The Mike's Bikes Foundation is accepting donations of #bicycles, #parts and #equipment to support our growing network of sister shops in #Africa. If you want to make a guaranteed #impact this festive season, you can join our mission.

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After offloading a container at its final destination, it is time to sort and evaluate the bikes: this is an essential process because the #profitability of the sister shop depends on it! Hidden costs often include local transport as well as import costs. #mikesbikesafrica

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The last mile is the most difficult one! The good news: can #83 finally touched down in #Nairobi #Kenya 🇰🇪

Shout out to all our donors and the team from @mikesbikes for making this happen!

#mikesbikesafrica #upcycling

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Not sure what to do with a bike you no longer need? ➡️ All donations to the Mike's Bikes Foundation are tax-deductible and go towards a good cause ➡️ our sister shops provide mobility solutions to rural and urban communities across #Africa. Next up: #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

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Improved mobility is always an advantage, no matter how far you go! Happy Friday dear cycling friends 🍻 😎

#upcycling #development #mikesbikes #MikesBikesFoundation #MikesBikesAfrica #Global

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@boy_afri123 The price depends on the quality and configuration of the bike

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Without a skilled mechanic, there can be no riding. The Mike's Bikes Foundation collects suitable bikes, parts and tools and supports emerging bike shops in #Lesotho #SierraLeone #Kenya #Zimbabwe and #Botswana

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This beautiful mountain bike was donated at a Mike's Bikes store in California in 2021, and a few months later, it arrived in #Lesotho, where it continues to serve as the ideal mode of transport in rugged and rough terrain.

#mikesbikes #mbfoundation #Lesotho #bikeschangelives

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Shipping containers are handy for establishing a new bike shop: they're weatherproof, safe, and easily expandable. We're assisting some of our sister shops with the purchasing and setup. Come and help us to fill our 84th container to Kenya! EVERY BIKE COUNTS 🚴🏻‍♀️ #mikesbikes

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#Bicycle portrait from #Lesotho

Due to the steep and hilly terrain, mountain bikes are famous here ☀️

The Mike's Bikes Foundation has sent around 3000 bicycles to Lesotho since 2013.

#mikesbikes

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@RachakaneD Maseru, Ha Thetsane, close to Blue Ribbon

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Meet Nthati from Lesotho: She is not only the only qualified female bicycle technician in the country 🇱🇸 but also managing the Mike's Bikes sister shop, better known as #Lesotho Bike Hangar #mikesbikes #cycling #development

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@smavundla We're just able to supply existing partners at the moment

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Out now on GCN+ 📺

Featuring the past, present and future of African cycling 🚴🏽 Ryder, Coats, Teklehaimanot, Girmay, Froome, Mulubrhan + Rwandan hopes Erik Muhoza and Diane Ingabire.

I loved directing this documentary out in Rwanda 🎥hope you enjoy it too

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Thinking about upgrading? Then you may also want to consider up-cycling your previous bicycle by donating it to the Mike's Bikes Foundation. Our program supports emerging bike shops. Because bicycles make our world go round 💚 #SierraLeone #Lesotho #Kenya #Zimbabwe #Botswana