Lessons - 3 years at Flemington

Dr Cranky’s – Bikes for kids that need them -  at your school
 
Dr Cranky’s is a primary school based bike recycle program that aims to ensure all kids have access to a roadworthy bike that fits them.  Our primary focus is providing bikes to those in need. Dr Cranky's also does bike repairs and provides bikes for others such as family members.  It relies on volunteers, donations and schools' support to run. 

As of 25 Feb 2019 Dr Cranky's has repaired and/or given away 1910 bikes at thirteen schools with the help of over 30 volunteers. The program generates over 188,750 extra bike rides a year. That's a lot of healthier children and families!
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Dr Cranky's gets more people riding.  We ask people when they get a bike or repair how much riding they do. We then follow up later to see what the difference is. The results show that: 

• people who receive a bike or repair from Dr Cranky's ride their bikes on average 2.4  times a week
• Dr Cranky's turns non-riders into regular riders. After receiving a bike,  3/4 of non-riders started riding at least once a week . 

Check out the article from the Age (5/3/2018)

Results of the pilot program at five schools

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Bicycle recycling at schools - Bicycle Hospitals 

Donated bikes are refurbished and given to kids and families that need them. A helmet and a lock are also provided if required. The program relies on the support from volunteer parents, the school and the local community including businesses.

Bike Bees and Fetes

Bicycle recycling on the weekends and at school fetes. Some people can't make weekdays.  Start up the barbie, let the kids "test ride" the bikes and get your hands dirty.

Bike Mechanics for kids

Teaching kids to fix bikes. We encourage kids to do work on the bike they are about to receive. If they can fix a flat, pump up a tyre, adjust the gears  or oil a chain they are on the path to independence.