The local nonprofit will sell kids bikes on a sliding scale.
BOISE, Idaho — Summer equals the idea of freedom with kids, and bicycles are a big part of that. But some families may not be able to afford the hefty price tag that can come with a new bike. That’s where Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) comes in. The nonprofit announced its new “Sliding Scale Kids Bike Program,” which will sell kids bikes on a sliding scale.
“Our intention with sliding scale kids’ bikes is to ensure that kids are given the agency to choose their own bicycles, families are offered a chance to contribute to our programs in a way that is meaningful to them and that we create a strong connection between our shop and the community we serve,” programs director of BBP Devin McComas said.
The new program will allow families to pay between $10 and $75 for a bike, lock, …