The Every Child Cycles Trade-Up Program is an initiative for Cranbrook and surrounding area to get kids of all ages outside on bikes that work and bikes that fit. Our main goal is to ensure all kids have the opportunity to have a bike.

The program begins when someone comes into our shop to get their child on a bike. If this is the first bike, guests are informed of the Trade-Up program. If the bike is replacing an outgrown bike, guests are still informed of the Trade-Up program but now they are at the stage they get to finally participate.

Any kids’ sized bike (from push bike to 26” wheels) that is up to two years old qualifies for trade-up. All that’s needed is proof of purchase of the bike to be traded in – and the trade-in bike can be from any retailer, including department stores.

Guests will receive up to 50% of the original purchase price as a in-store credit toward the next bike. Our program is designed for kids of all ages and all sizes, so this means the Trade-Up Program is valid until we get them into their first adult sized bike.

All trade in kids’ bikes will be put through a safety checklist by our technician. From there, we will donate each and every kids’ bike to a child who may not have a means to get a properly sized bike or a bike at all.

Our plan is to reach out to sectors like schools that can help facilitate what children need bikes the most.

For additional information about Every Child Cycles, please visit www.northstarbicycle.ca or call down to the shop at 778-520-2480.

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