Need a bike?
Spring is sprung and if you're looking for a bike, then you're in luck.
This weekend is the Spokane Bike Swap & Expo, which is billed as the Inland Northwest’s biggest cycling and bike equipment event. Every year, hundreds of new and used bikes are packed into the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds by professional sellers and regular folks selling their bikes on consignment. Last year, the event raised $30,000, proceeds of which went to the Friends of the Centennial Trail, an advocacy group supporting the trail.
According to the Friends of Centennial Trail, the Bike Swap "features over 50 exhibitors representing bike shops, health and wellness products and recreational bike rides. Entertainment and bike education programs are also hosted, including free bike helmets to all kids who purchase bike corral bikes (while supplies last)."
According to the city of Spokane, there's a bunch of great stuff coming this year:
- Ten local bike shops and over 50 exhibitors
- Kids helmets will be given away again this year for every kids bike sold in the bike corral (while supplies last)
- Bike maintenance classes, mountain bike classes, and more
- On Sunday, admission will be “buy one, get one in free”
- The first 250 people through the door on Sunday will receive a free rear bike light.
- Sunday Auction – Bike Swap will auction off a 2015 Novara bicycle from REI, a custom two-hour ride from Spokane Party Trolley and more!
Why would you miss this?
WHAT: Spokane Bike Swap & Expo
WHEN: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2015, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
WHERE: Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds Ag Buildings A, B and C
HOW MUCH: $5 for everyone. Except kids 12 and younger, who get in free. And if you bring a bike to donate, you get in FREE!