Dr Cranky’s – Bikes for kids that need them -  at your school
 
CoVid Update - we can't operate Bicycle Hospitals until schools reopen fully. Check out our backyard YouTube videos for how to fix your own bike at home.

Dr Cranky’s is a primary school based bike recycle program that aims to ensure all kids have access to a roadworthy bike. It does by connecting them with others at their school who have donated their unwanted bike for those in need. Dr Cranky's also does bike repairs and provides bikes for family members.  It relies on volunteers, donations and schools' support to run. 

As of 16 Dec 2019 Dr Cranky's has repaired and/or given away 2004 bikes at thirteen schools with the help of over 30 volunteers. The program generates over 200,000 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.
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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). 

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.
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