Bike Donations
Depending on the type of bike and condition, we are happy to take donations from the community. Email freewheelers@uml.edu and send us a picture of the bike with any other relevant details (make/model/year/issues, etc.). We discourage the donation of department store bikes as we have a difficult time reselling these.
Ideally we prefer donations to be dropped off at our Bike Shop, 5 Lawrence Dr. Lowell, MA 01854. Depending on location and time of year, we may be able to pick up donations on a case-by-case basis.
We often have students come to campus looking for affordable used bikes. We get the used bikes rolling again and sell them at our shop. Proceeds from used bike sales go to support increasing access to bicycling on campus through our bike program!
If you have any questions about the donation process please email: Freewheelers@uml.edu, call our Bike Shop at 978-934-6797, or just bring it by the shop when during operating hours!
Winter Clothing Donations
We will gladly accept your gently-used winter clothing layers, including snow pants, winter jackets (fleece jackets, down jackets, ski parkas, etc.), base layers (tops and bottoms), and mittens, gloves, and hats. Please, no cotton or partially-cotton clothes or items with broken zippers or that are otherwise damaged. These items are extremely helpful for use by our Outdoor Adventure Program participants to keep warm and dry on our winter excursions. Thank you!
Donation Incentives
When you donate a bike or winter clothes*, customers are eligible for a 20% coupon to the Bike Shop & Outdoor Center for accessories and parts. Excludes new and used bike sales.