Free bike program helps Putnam County residents who lack transportation

Life Cycles of Putnam County, a collaboration between Phil the Need, United Way of Putnam County and the Putnam County Wellness Coalition with leadership from Purdue Extension, provides a refurbished bike, new helmet and lock to anyone at least 16 years old who is referred by a community member who isn’t family or a close friend.

The mission of Life Cycles is to provide a solution to transportation barriers by repairing and distributing donated or unclaimed bikes to residents in need, free of charge, to assist in being able to attend appointments and school, run errands and hold steady employment.

Repairable bikes may be donated at the Greencastle Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8:00-noon.

Anyone unable to bring their bike to the market on Saturday may contact Ruth Myers at 720-1739 to arrange for an alternate time.