Results of the pilot program at five schools

Dr Cranky’s – Bikes for kids that need them
 
Dr Cranky’s is a primary school-based bike recycle program that aims to ensure all kids have access to a roadworthy bike. Donated bikes are recycled and given to those that need them at participating schools. Parent volunteers help us do repairs on bikes at school Bicycle Hospitals or School Bike Checks.  Dr Cranky's is a registered charity that relies on volunteers, donations and schools' support to run. 

We also do Bike Checks at schools and community centres. Our backyard bike mechanic YouTube videos show you how to fix your bike at home.

As of 14 Oct 2024, Dr Cranky's has repaired or given away 5247 bikes at 87 schools or community centres with the help of over 40 volunteers. The program generates over 492,000 extra bike rides a year. That's a lot of healthier children and families!

In 2019 Dr Cranky's received the VicHealth award for Promoting health through physical activity and sport. We recently completed a VicHealth Ideas Partnership Grant with local councils and schools that showed the benefits of school Bike Check sessions. 
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Dr Cranky's gets more people riding: 

• 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 articles from the Age (2018); Renew (2020) and AEU News (2020). 

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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.

School and Community Bike Checks 

Dr Cranky's, usually in funding partnership with the local council, comes to your school and checks/repairs student and family bikes. We also provide recycled bikes to those that need them. Our record is 105 bikes checked in one day. 

Where do we operate?

Check out the map to see which schools we operate in and the results for each one.