A campaign to collect old, unwanted bikes, fix them up and sell at them at the Macedon CFA flea market is on its way to delivering pedal power to the masses.
The Wilkinson’s Wheels initiative was started by local Phil Wilkinson, who enlisted the help of some of his mates to repair close to 300 donated bikes.
“The community has truly embraced what we are doing,” Mr Wilkinson said. “The donations of bikes has been phenomenal, and we are looking forward to more coming through.
“Once we get these bikes fixed up and sold off at the flea market, I’m excited to see Wilkinson Wheels continue as a community workspace for people to come together and tinker away in a men’s shed type way.”
Bikes donated so far include bikes for everyone from kids through to adults. Bikes and parts are still being collected and can be donated to Macedon Nursery and Garden Supplies on Nursery Road, Macedon, or Woodend Cycles.
The bikes will be sold at the Macedon CFA flea market on February 25, with all money going to the brigade, Mr Wilkinson said.
Over the last 10 years, bike sales have raised more than $6000 for the brigade, $1500 last year alone.
Macedon CFA captain Greg Snart said the money has gone towards purchasing a new tanker, which has been in use for a few months.
Mr Wilkinson wants more people to join in and have a go fixing up the bikes for a good cause. Two more sessions in the lead up to the Macedon flea market will be held on February 4 and February 18, 2-4pm, at Macedon Nursery.
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