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Wheels From Westside
🚲 Join us Sunday, July 13 from 12pm–3pm as we christen the final section of Tony Armeni’s monumental sculpture project outside Westside Bowl: the three new bike racks!
We’re marking the occasion with a special community celebration—and we’re asking for your help. If you’re able, please bring a new or gently used adult bike to donate to Thrive Mahoning Valley’s Pedal Forward Program, which supports local immigrants in need of reliable transportation. The request backlog is over 50 people—let’s see if we can meet that in a single day. Friends of Westside Bowl, let’s rally for 50 bikes!
Expect a fun, feel-good day filled with:
- 🎶 Bike-themed tunes
- 🍕 Free pizza & soft drinks
- 🎨 Art appreciation
- 🤝 Opportunities to support newcomers in our community
About Pedal Forward: Thrive Mahoning Valley is collecting new and gently used adult bicycles, new parts, and safety gear (helmets and locks) to provide international students and other newcomers with short-distance transportation in Youngstown.
Donations can also be dropped off at 854 Wilson Ave, Youngstown during business hours.
To contact Thrive or schedule a pickup: info@thrivemv.org
To apply for a bike, use this form:
Apply for a Bike
Please note: Bikes are distributed based on availability and volunteer capacity. Recipients must sign a liability release, and are asked to return unused bikes to the program.
đź“… Sunday, July 13
🕛 12pm – 3pm
📍 Westside Bowl – Bike rack sculpture installation