We provide free loaner bikes...
One of the most popular facilities provided by FOCHSP is" Borrow-a-Bike". Here people can borrow a bike to ride within the park and see the sights for up to 2 hours...at no charge! That said, we do gladly accept all donations to help us offset the cost of new bikes, helmets and maintenance.
Since its start in 1997, Borrow-a-Bike has always been operated by volunteers and funded by donations. In 2014, bikes were borrowed by around 13,000 people and in 2016 that number had grown to more than 14,500.
Since its start in 1997, Borrow-a-Bike has always been operated by volunteers and funded by donations. In 2014, bikes were borrowed by around 13,000 people and in 2016 that number had grown to more than 14,500.
The Borrow-a-Bike Program is now closed until the spring of next year
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Above in the summer of 2018 our popular "Borrow-a- Bike" program received a very generous donation of 10 brand new Del Sol beach cruisers from Frank Cole, owner of Atlantic Cycles and SeaGreen Bicycle of Lewes and Rehoboth. Shown in the photo at the Bike Barn are some of our ambassadors trying them on for size, including center, back row Stu Schmidt, former Friends President, to the right to of him Frank Cole, Owner SeaGreen Bicycle , and seated at right the late Gordon Reid for whom the program is now named. He was the principal founder of our program, which became fully operational in 1999 This wonderful addition to our fleet was very much appreciated by our volunteers and riders alike. The bikes these replaced were donated to Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, DE for use in their program.
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In memory of Gordon Reid
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