WHAT DOES PEDAL IT FORWARD PROVIDE?
- Bikes. Our volunteer mechanics restore used bicycles.
- Helmets (when available). We provide new helmets with every bicycle, when we have them in stock.
- Accessories (when available). We provide lights, locks, and other accessories, when we have them in stock.
HOW DO I DONATE A BIKE?
The best way to donate a bike is to drop it off at one of our shops during operating hours, which are Wednesdays and Saturdays (Rogers and Bentonville only) from 9 a.m. to Noon and Monday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. you can also leave a bike on the rack outside a shop, using the provided cable lock to secure it. If this doesn’t work, you can always drop it off at any local bike shop and tell them it’s for Pedal it Forward. More info here.
DO YOU ACCEPT ALL BIKES?
We will gladly accept any new or used bike. Old bikes are great. We can fix bikes with flat tires, slightly bent rims, rusted brake cables, broken shifters, missing parts, lots of "barn dirt" etc. However, if a bike has been left outside for a very long time and is just a “rusted heap of metal,” we won’t be able to work with it and prefer that it not be dropped off with us.
DO YOU ACCEPT DONATED BIKE PARTS?
Yes! We especially like parts that are still useable to help us get good bikes up and running again. We also accept bike accessories like shoes, bags, racks, clothing, etc.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We have three shop locations. Our Bentonville location is at 3902 NW Wishing Springs Drive, our Rogers location is at 315 W Olive Street – just north of the Activity Center in the same parking lot, and the Springdale shop is on the Jones Center campus at 111 Willella Pl.
DO I HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO FIX A BIKE TO VOLUNTEER?
Even if you don't know how to fix a bike we can still use your help! There are multiple jobs you can do at our shop. We sometimes need help sorting bike parts or loading and delivering bikes to our Pedal Partners. If you want to volunteer, we will find a place for you.
DO YOU OFFER PAID POSITIONS TO FIX BIKES?
All of our mechanics are volunteers. Volunteers do not receive pay or benefits, other than the satisfaction of knowing you are helping people in need. We keep our shops as low-stress environments where volunteers can enjoy coming to fix bikes at their own pace. We don’t have quotas or make any kind of production demands of our volunteers. We're just glad to have you!
WHAT ARE YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS?
While our bikes are donated, we still must pay for parts, tools, shop space, staff, insurance, etc! Your donation (of any size) is greatly appreciated and helps us pay for all of these items.
WHAT IS THE COST TO PARTICIPATE?
If you are unable to pay for a bike, that's ok! We do have a recommended donation of $25 if you are able.
If you are interested in purchasing a bike, Please head to our Used Bike Showroom page.
Pedal Partners are not required to fund the bikes they request, but it is also encouraged. We use the $25/ bike number for this program as well.
If you are interested in purchasing a bike, Please head to our Used Bike Showroom page.
Pedal Partners are not required to fund the bikes they request, but it is also encouraged. We use the $25/ bike number for this program as well.
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR A FREE BIKE?
If you do not have enough in your budget to purchase an entry level bike, you qualify for a bike from us.
Please see the "need bikes?" option at the top of our site.
Please see the "need bikes?" option at the top of our site.
DO YOU SELL USED BIKES?
Yes! We have great used bikes for great prices, and it supports our cause. See this page or come look in person at the Bentonville shop.
CAN YOU FIX MY BIKE?
We are starting to offer repair for individuals who are in need of transportation and have very little budget for these services. Please reach out to [email protected] if you feel you qualify. Our volunteer bike mechanics stay busy fixing bicycles for our Pedal Partners, so we cannot always fix bikes for individuals. There are many great bike shops in Northwest Arkansas, and if you have the means we ask that you visit them.
CAN YOU FIX A BIKE I GOT FROM PEDAL IT FORWARD?
Yes, but please contact us before coming to any of the shops.
CAN I EXCHANGE A BIKE I GOT FROM PEDAL IT FORWARD?
Yes, but please contact us before coming to any of the shops.
HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?
Volunteering is easy! Just join us for an in person orientation first. Sign up here. We're open to volunteers on Monday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m., on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. -Noon, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - Noon.
CAN LARGE GROUPS VOLUNTEER TOGETHER?
Our shops can accommodate up to 15 volunteer bike mechanics at one time. If your group is larger than 15, we can explore other options, including helping with deliveries, splitting your group into different shifts, helping with other needs in the shop, etc. Send us a note through our contact page or reach out to our Operations Manager directly at [email protected] to make special arrangements for your group.
IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT TO VOLUNTEER?
Generally, our shops are not the best place for young children. Teenagers who are accompanied by an adult are welcome to join us in volunteering at the shops. Volunteers are required to complete a Release Form. Anyone under age must have an authorized adult sign their Release Form.
AS A PEDAL PARTNER, HOW DO WE RECEIVE THE BIKES?
We ask that Pedal Partners plan to pick up bikes from our shop when they are ready. In certain circumstances we are able to help with delivery, but this is not always available.
IS MY BIKE DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Pedal It Forward NWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All monetary and in-kind donations are tax-deductible. Our tax ID is 47-3601664.
We can provide you a receipt for your donated bike. It is your responsibility to estimate the value of the bike you donated.
We can provide you a receipt for your donated bike. It is your responsibility to estimate the value of the bike you donated.
CAN I GET A RECEIPT FOR MY BIKE DONATION?
Yes! We will provide you a receipt for your donated bike. It is your responsibility to estimate the value of the bike you donated.
I HAVE BIKES TO DONATE. DO YOU PICK UP?
We cannot pick up bikes from individuals donors. You can drop off your donated bike at either our location in Rogers, AR (315 W. Olive Street, Rogers, AR) or Bentonville, AR (3902 NW Wishing Springs, Bentonville, AR). You can also drop off your donated bike at a local bike shop, and we’ll pick it up there. Thanks!
"WORDS CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW GRATEFUL WE ARE. WE JUST HAD 28 BIKES DELIVERED TO SOME VERY HAPPY VETERANS! THANK YOU ALL WHO DONATE YOUR TIME AND EFFORTS!"
ASHLEY MOFFETT
