First Ride Bike Program

The First Ride Program provides bicycles to children in need throughout our community.

Partners: Sportwheels Sports Excellence, The Rotary Club of Sackville Area, The Salvation Army & Junk Works Halifax.

Since 2014, together we’ve helped over 1,100 families. Beginning in 2026, we are refreshing this program to focus exclusively on delivering safe, professionally assembled NEW bikes to children — ensuring every child receives the right fit, something reliable, and built to last.

A bicycle represents more than transportation. For many children, it creates independence, confidence, and a stronger connection to friends, school, and community. By shifting to NEW bicycles, we are prioritizing safety, dignity, and long-term impact — ensuring each child receives something dependable and truly their own.

How You Can Help:
Sportwheels will donate 15–20 New Bicycles to the program each year. To expand that impact, we invite the community to support this mission through financial contributions to The Rotary Club of Sackville and Area.

Your donation will help fund additional new children’s Bicycles & Helmets. Donations can be made to our partners at The Rotary Club of Sackville and Area. To learn more about Rotary Club of Sackville and Area and First Ride Program , visit: rotarysackville.ca

Together, we can ensure every child’s first ride is safe, memorable, and truly theirs.