Top 5 Tips for Funding an Adaptive Bicycle

Funding an Adaptive bike

There are many types of adaptive bicycles that range in size and cost. Once an adaptive bicycle is chosen, along comes the next big hurdle. How am I going to pay for this?  There are many additional options to secure the funding to offset the cost of the desired adaptive bicycle. Below are a few [...]

29 Winners in the The Great Bike Giveaway!

Great Bike Giveaway Winners

For the last three weeks Friendship Circle has been running the Great Bike Giveaway, a nationwide contest where children with special needs can win an adaptive bike.  Over 400 people entered the contest. Congratulations to the 29 winners of the Great Bike Giveaway! William William is a happy 6 year old boy who longs to ride [...]

7 Adaptive Bike Companies You Should know About

Great Bike Giveaway Sponsors

For the last three weeks Friendship Circle has been running the Great Bike Giveaway, a nationwide contest where children with special needs can win an adaptive bike. To date  there have been over 300 entries in the contest and there are six days left for more families with a special needs child to enter the [...]

The Top 10 Tips For Purchasing An Adaptive Bike

tips for buying an adaptive bike

We all remember our first bike, in fact, it’s one of the best parts about being a kid! Bikes give kids their own sense of freedom, pride and self assurance they just don’t get in the same way in other areas. In addition to the fun, it’s great socialization with friends, family and peers. It [...]

10 Reasons Why You Should Participate In The Great Bike Giveaway

Great Bike Giveaway

In case you missed it Friendship Circle launched the Great Bike Giveaway this past week.  The Great Bike Giveaway is a national contest giving away adaptive bikes to children with special needs. We are partnering with bike companies from around the U.S. to provide some of the best adaptive bikes to the children and young adults [...]

Announcing the Great Bike Giveaway: Adaptive Bikes for Children With Special Needs

Great Bike Giveaway

Do you remember the freedom you felt, the confidence you gained, the pride you had when you received your first bike? The Great Bike Giveaway will help give give children with special needs the same feeling you had when that shiny new bike arrived at your home. For the second consecutive year Friendship Circle is holding the Great [...]

Announcing The Great Bike Giveaway: 18 special bikes for 18 Special kids!

The Great Bike Giveaway

Many children with special needs require an adaptive bike to enjoy the freedom and fun of bike riding. Unfortunately many parents are unable to afford an adaptive bike. Here is your chance to win a free adaptive bike! Friendship Circle of Michigan has partnered with adaptive bicycle companies to give 18 children with special needs [...]

20 Bikes, Trikes and Tandems for children with special needs

Special Needs Bikes Trikes and Tandems

For children with special needs bike riding does not come easy. Trying to coordinate balance, pedaling and steering is an extremely difficult task. For children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida or other similar conditions, riding a two wheeler may never be a practical option. If you have a child with special needs you may want [...]