by Brad Appel | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog
The truth is… I like bikes. I’ve always liked bikes. I grew up riding them until the street lights came on. When I had kids, I realized that fewer and fewer kids are riding bikes, so I wanted to figure out a way to give back and give the gift of a bike...
by Brad Appel | Dec 18, 2019 | School Spotlight, Uncategorized
Wish for Wheels and Visible provide a ‘magical moment’ before the holidays Highline Academy is a tuition-free, DPS Charter School with a custom whole-child curriculum focused on inclusive excellence and rigorous academics. In December of 2019, Wish for Wheels...
by Brad Appel | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wish for Wheels, a national nonprofit organization that gives brand new bikes and helmets to 2nd graders in low-income schools, announces the addition of Lance Armstrong to its Board of Directors. As a globally known cyclist and endurance athlete, Lance Armstrong...
by Brad Appel | Oct 14, 2019 | Blog, School Spotlight
My favorite days at Wish for Wheels are hands-down the days we get to give away bikes to 2nd graders in Title I schools. I wanted to hear a little more about what the gift of a bike can mean to a child — the longer-lasting impacts. So I connected with a teacher...
by Brad Appel | Sep 11, 2019 | Blog, Partner Profile
Over the years since I first founded Wish for Wheels, I’ve been truly impressed with the high-caliber partners who make our mission possible. They run the gamut from small businesses and large corporations – some are based here in Colorado and some are scattered...
by Brad Appel | Jul 2, 2019 | Partner Profile, Uncategorized
Every year, Xactly Corp sales representatives from all over the world attend a Sales Kick-Off Event that incorporates a volunteer component. For its event last year, the company chose to partner with Wish for Wheels because the nonprofit offered a chance to connect...
by Brad Appel | May 8, 2019 | Blog
May is National Bike Month, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to share the story of why Wish For Wheels exists. “We all remember our first bike.” This is something we say a lot. Even beyond remembering the actual machine, you remember the feeling...
by Peiti Lin | Nov 27, 2018 | Blog
Red Rocks Park The first good biking place in Denver is Red Rocks Park. This famous park is not far from Denver. It is located in Morrison, which is 15 miles west of Denver. Therefore, it is convenient for bikers to get there. What’s more, as a beautiful natural park,...
by Peiti Lin | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog
Riding can be an interesting experience for children, but it can also be a dangerous exercise in terms of road traffic and body balance. Even the most experienced riders can have accidents! Just a couple months back, our founder, Brad Appel was injured in a car vs....
by Peiti Lin | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog
Riding a bike is an interesting experience for children. It gives them a sense of freedom and responsibility. However, as an outdoor exercise, riding can be dangerous, especially without certain security measures. Safety always comes first! Here are some tips for...
