Pedal Upcycle is an initiative that was launched in October 2014 with the goal of raising 300 bikes from dusty garages around Australia and upcycling them to a meaningful second life in Uganda or Cape York.

In remote communities a bike can make a tremendous difference in a person's life. Whether it's to help transport the family's daily water needs, or to build community cohesion, bikes can inspire change in the right hands.

Customers who visited our stores to buy a new bike were asked to consider donating their old bike to the cause.

We're thrilled to say that our customers exceeded our target of 300 bikes, donating over 352 bikes that are now being restored and prepared for shipping to their new home.

Australian charity Bikes 4 Life is organising the shipment and is an organisation that relies entirely on volunteers. We urge you to continue making a contribution and encourage your friends to do the same.

As the bikes are delivered to the communities, we will have photos to share. You might even see your bike and its new owner. To everybody who donated their used bike to a new life, thank you.