Bicycle Drop Off
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We accept bikes with plenty of life left in them, ready to be reused for years to come. Find out more about the bikes we accept below.
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What Bikes do We Accept?
We’re looking for bikes that still have life left in them and can be repaired and put to good use in Africa. We want every bike we send to be reliable, safe and ready to make a difference.
Ideally, bikes should have less than 25% rust on the frame.
Flat tyres, rusty chains and minor repairs are absolutely fine, as these parts can be replaced.
We’re unable to accept bikes with heavily rusted frames or damage that makes them beyond repair.
Adult Mountain Bikes & Hybrids
Strong and robust, these are ideal for the rough, unmade roads common in rural Africa.
City & Commuter Bikes
Practical, low-maintenance bikes (often with 3-speed hubs, mudguards, and parcel carriers) that are perfect for everyday use.
Road Bikes
Racing and touring cycles with drop handlebars. While less suitable for rough terrain, they work well in urban projects with tarmac roads. Touring bikes are especially valued for their sturdiness and load-carrying ability.
Children’s Bikes (12” to 24” wheels)
Small-wheeled bikes are in high demand by our partners. Please note we do not accept toy-sized bikes.
Bicycle Pick-up
Local Bicycle Collections
We offer local bike collections from addresses close to our warehouse in Wormingford, Essex.
If you’re able to bring your bike(s) to us, that’s always the best option. Every drop-off saves us time, fuel, and volunteer resources — allowing us to send more bikes to Africa.
As a small charity, we rely on volunteer drivers to carry out our local collections. We group collections together by area to make the best use of our volunteers’ time and keep costs down. Once you’ve submitted your request, we’ll contact you when we’re next collecting in your area. Depending on volunteer availability and demand, this can sometimes take a few weeks.
Use the postcode checker below to see if we can collect from your address. If you’re in our collection area, simply fill out the form and we’ll arrange a collection where possible.
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Large Volume Donations
Do you have a significant number of bikes to donate?
We regularly work with universities, train stations, businesses, schools, and community groups to collect large quantities of unwanted bicycles.
If you have multiple bikes or a bulk donation, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch so we can discuss the best way to collect them and give them a second life.
