
The 2023 Riverside Cycle Community Bike Swap will be held Sunday, April 30th from 10 am – 2 pm under the tent located in the Newburyport Tannery parking lot. Make sure to mark your mark your calendar for this amazing North Shore shopping event and fundraiser. This is the BEST opportunity of the year to pick up used bikes at very reasonable prices and you’ll find a large selection of styles and brands for the serious cyclist, the occasional rider and of course the little beginners too! If your interested in selling or donating bikes drop them off at Riverside Cycle between 9 am – 5 pm on Saturday, April 15th or Saturday the 29th. Whether you’re, buying, selling or donating, a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy Fund to help fight cancer and the Coastal Trails Coalition to help maintain and improve our local bike trails.
Here’s how it works; on April 30th between 1o am – 2 pm, head over to the Riverside Cycle tent and and browse the the amazing selection of used bikes. Newburyport.com recommends arriving early for the bike swap, as this is a very popular event and a line normally forms by 9:30 am! Pick out and pay for your favorite bike, and the friendly staff at Riverside Cycle will give it a quick safety check, and get you on your way.
If you’re interested in selling or donating used bikes make sure bring your bikes to Riverside Cycle between 9 am – 5 pm on Saturday, April 16th or Saturday the 29th. There are two payment options; take 80% of the purchase price in cash, or 100% as store credit at Riverside Cycle. Either way, 20% of the purchase price will be donated. If you choose to donate bikes, all proceeds will go to charity. Remember, donations are tax deductible! If you have questions about buying, selling or donating, call the shop at 978-465-5566.
Riverside Cycle Owner, Aaron Millett is proud of how this important annual community event and its growth in terms of awareness, volunteers and increased donations for the Jimmy Fund and the Coastal Trails Coalition. The goal of the bike swap is to raise money to help in the fight against cancer and support our local bike trails, while providing a venue for people to buy and or sell quality used bikes in good condition. About 75 percent of those taking part in past bike swap events, are customers who enjoy finding great deals and supporting our fundraising efforts. Many of the repeat event patrons are parents looking for gently used bikes for their children, or looking to part with older bikes their kids have outgrown. Some just stop by to donate bicycles. Regardless of the motive, it’s a great opportunity for customers and our fundraising efforts. “I think it’s a win-win.”
Have fun at the Riverside Bike Swap and when your finished make sure to visit some of the other wonderful shops and restaurants located in the Tannery Marketplace.