Bike shop outfits 43 riders

Through the generosity of the Sisters community, Blazin Saddles cycle shop outfitted 43 people with a bike and a helmet during their annual holiday bike donation drive.

The drive sought bike donations regardless of size, type or condition. Blazin Saddles got the bikes running safely and into the hands of Sisters residents who could use a bike this holiday season. Working with Sisters RFPD, Sisters School District, and Habitat for Humanity, the drive was aimed at making family cycling available to everyone in town.

"We did a lot more adults," said Blazin Saddles owner/operator Casey Meudt. "It was actually a majority of adult bikes this year, but pretty close to 50/50."

The goal was "just being able to get families out together." That included making it possible for a grandma to get out riding with her grandson, Meudt reported.

"We were also able to provide a special-needs adult who's unable to ride a traditional bike and we got some adult training wheels and put them on," Meudt told The Nugget. "That was pretty special."

Cash donations enabled Blazin Saddles to provide a helmet with each bicycle.

Meudt was impressed - and grateful - for the way in which the community came together to support the program.

"It's pretty impressive, this little community we live in," he said.