Jack the Bike Man Hairston in the charity's massive warehouse of bikes that are rebuilt and given to those in need

When some guys retire they like to spend their days playing golf. Not Jack Hairston. He likes to give away bikes. Not just a few of them, but thousands of them. To needy kids and their families.

"I just wanted to make the community a little bit better," he says, and adds "What else would I be doing?"

At the age of 75, Jack "The Bike Man" will be at it again this holiday season.

His bicycle giveaway is an annual spectacle in West Palm Beach, Fla., that attracts hundreds of families every year. From his enormous warehouse with the giant bicycle mural painted on the front, he and a dedicated team of volunteers distribute recycled bicycles to at-need children of all ages. This is an event that really can make a big difference for a child or family without a bike.

As more city residents commute by bicycle, more cities now require bike rooms in buildings to encourage them

Bike rooms, a covered, designated area for secure bicycle parking, used to be a luxury. Now, they are becoming mandatory in many urban environments.

As people trend towards cycling for both transportation and recreation, the demand for bicycle parking is on the rise. Many cyclists purchase high-end bikes worth thousands of dollars instead of buying a vehicle. Wanting to protect their investment from the weathering, theft, and damage that can happen in any city, cyclists now specifically search for condos and employers who offer bike rooms.

In an effort to be bike-friendly and encourage bike commuting, some urban communities are rewriting city codes and laws, requiring

Here is a list of bike room features: 1. DoubleUp 20-bike, double-sided vertical freestanding bike rack 2. DoubleUp 10- bike single-sided vertical freestanding bike rack. 3. Commercial Bike Repair Station and Bike Pump. 4. Single or two-tier Bicycle Lockers. 5. Bicycle Room Signage 6. UpLift Bike Dock with high-density footprint

As bicycle commuting is on the rise, so is the demand for bicycle storage and in particular, excitement for the addition of bike rooms in apartments and office buildings.

According to The League of American Bicyclists

UpLift Bike Docks

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Innovative new bicycle rack that maximizes space and provides three secure points of locking contact. Perfect for universities, schools and cities.

DoubleUp Vertical Bike Racks

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Space-saving vertical bike racks designed for bike rooms. Available as wall mount bike racks or freestanding bicycle racks.

Aluminum Bleachers Installation

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Bicycle parking in apartment and office buildings is now one of the hottest new trends in the construction industry.

However, finding enough space to park a large number of bikes is a challenge, especially when that space is at a premium.

The Park and Facilities Catalog has the solution - high-density DoubleUp vertical bike racks designed by Sustainable Sites that take up less space and at the same time prevent bicycles from scratching each other or getting stolen.

"Just about every multi-family