Bike drive for Thorncliffe kids Sunday, October 5

Here’s more on the Morning Glory Cycling Club and Gears Bike Shop 3rd annual bike drive on Sunday October 5th, 2014, It will go again in the parking lot the East York Town Centre from 1 until 4 pm,  The organizers aim to provide more than 150 bicycles to children and young adults from Thorncliffe Park. The cycling club notes that Olympic medal winner Curt Harnett is supporting the efforts and will be at the event with his medals in hand.  The bikes have been generously donated by MGCC members, friends and the community at large.  Each bike received has been tuned up by Gears to be ready for donation. Each recipient will also receive a helmet and lock for their bike, and be instructed about road safety and bike maintenance by volunteers from Evergreen Brickworks. The club is also thanking the Toronto Police Service which will be onsite to help run the event. Thorncliffe Park is a high density neighbourhood with limited resources. Almost one quarter of the population of Thorncliffe Park is under the age of 14 and it is home to North America’s largest elementary school with more than 1500 children in Kindergarten to Grade 5. The Morning Glory Cycling Club is a community of riders who love to see the sun rise.