Last week we celebrated a huge moment: a Rapid City woman pedaled again after 13 years away from cycling due to a knee injury.
This week, the movement spread—this time at the Minneluzahan Senior Center, where two riders from two generations rediscovered the joy of riding.
One was her granddaughter, in her 20s, stopping by for a refresher. It had been a while since she’d ridden, and she rolled in looking a little unsure… but not for long.
The second rider was a Minneluzahan member in her 70s. Same gentle prep, same patient support, and the exact same spark when she felt those wheels turning again.
With a quick tune-up and a little coaching—balance drills, slow starts, knee-friendly posture—those first cautious pedals turned into a confident cruise and a big smile.
Free Bike Update: Two Placed, One to Go
We’ve now placed two of our three free bikes:
- Sarah — commuting on a Giant internal-hub commuter with a rack
- Joe — rolling local paths on a vintage Sprite
If you (or someone you know) needs a bike for transportation, mobility, or independence, reach out:
stonebicyclecoalition@gmail.com
Contact
We respond in order of requests and arrange pickup or delivery in the Rapid City area.
Help Us Keep the Wheels Turning
Every bike we repair, donate, or teach on keeps more people rolling in the Black Hills.
You can support the movement:
- Donate a bike (any condition)
- Sponsor parts or a rebuild
- Connect us with someone who needs wheels or a tune-up
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