Durango Devo invites the public to its 16th annual Bike Swap at Chapman Hill on April 26: A community buy/sell/recycle/donate event featuring hundreds of pre-owned and new bicycles, bike parts, and accessories.
The 16th annual Durango Devo Bike Swap will feature new and used bike equipment for children and adults including complete mountain, road, gravel, townie, and kids bikes plus bike trailers, storage and transport solutions, bike parts, cycling apparel, accessories, autographed pro gear and more.
“A lot of families’ budgets feel stretched right now, so the bike swap feels like even more of a fantastic opportunity this year,” Durango Devo Executive Director Nate Greason said. “Folks can save some money on good quality gear, all while participating in a fun, feel-good community event.”
It will be held at Chapman Hill Ice Rink on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sellers can drop off swap items on Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anything not sold must be picked up on Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are welcome and will benefit Durango Devo. Admission to the Bike Swap costs $1 on the day of the event.
The swap is first and foremost a community recycling event, where old bikes gain new life in the hands of new owners. Well-known to be an easy, feel-good way for community members to resell bikes and gear, the swap also boasts the lowest commission rate of any reseller in the region.
Devo anticipates a large number of affordable bikes and accessories to outfit any rider with a reliable, environmentally friendly form of transportation. Likewise, many world-class cyclists and pros sell bikes and gear at this event each year creating unique opportunities for collectors and other cycling enthusiasts.
“The Devo bike swap isn't merely an exchange of wheels; it's a celebration of camaraderie, promoting accessibility, health, and the joy of exploring on a bike,” Durango Devo Developmental Director Amy Haggart said. “By swapping bikes, we also champion sustainability through recycling, giving new life to old bikes while making cycling more affordable and inclusive for all.”
Generous volunteers make the bike swap possible. Volunteer shifts are available for anyone interested in contributing. No special skills are necessary and all help is appreciated. All volunteers receive valuable perks such as early-bird shopping at the Swap.
“The swap is an important part of Devo’s mission to get more kids on bikes,” Durango Devo Communications Director Aleks Gajdeczka said. “Not only will we be offering hundreds of kids and adult bikes for sale at every price point, but part of the sale benefits Devo’s nonprofit programs that feel more important than ever: our generous scholarship program, community partnerships, loaner gear, and community outreach on cycling safety.”
The bike swap is the largest fundraiser of the year for Durango Devo, a Colorado 501[c][3] nonprofit organization dedicated to developing lifelong cyclists, one ride at a time. Devo offers team-based mountain biking instruction for area youth from age three all the way through adulthood.
Learn more, sign up to volunteer, register your gear for sale, and get tickets at https://durangodevo.com/bikeswap/
