CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Smiles and giggles were seen and heard at Harvey Elementary School on Thursday morning as second graders received free bikes.

1PointFive, a carbon removal technology company partnered with the non-profit Wish for Wheels and the King Ranch to build over 300 bikes for area second graders.

McWhinney Real Estate and Development partnered with Wish for Wheels, a nonprofit that provides bikes to young students, to assemble and distribute 41 bicycles at Truscott Elementary School on Friday afternoon.

Wish for Wheels, founded 15 years ago, provides bikes to schools with large portions of students identified as needing additional assistance.

Dozens of Arvada second graders were surprised with new bicycles Friday in honor of fallen Arvada Police Officer Gordon Beesley.

Every second grade student at Harris Park Elementary is riding pretty these days, thanks to the non-profit group Wish for Wheels.

‘Wish for Wheels‘ is on a mission to give every kid in need their own bike and helmet. Wish for Wheels is a non-profit that works with local 2nd graders to help make their dreams come true. Founder Brad Appel says bikes represent freedom.

DENVER/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The National Cycling League (NCL) and Wish for Wheels are thrilled to announce a continuation of their partnership to promote cycling to drive community-building in Denver, Colorado.