Vision
We envision a future where children of all ages in Southwest Florida have the opportunity to own their own bicycles in order to lead healthy, active lifestyles into their adulthood.
Mission
Our mission is to empower disadvantaged children and adults throughout the community to live healthy lifestyles while having fun by providing quality bicycles and repair services.
Skip Riffle, CEO
Skip Riffle is the heart and soul of Bikes for Tykes, having founded the organization over 37 years ago. With a passion for giving back to his community, Skip has donated over 40,000 bicycles to underserved children and adults. His leadership and dedication drive our mission forward.
Jim Mastropiero, Secretary
Jim Mastropiero's background in postal service and dedication to volunteering make him a valuable asset to Bikes for Tykes. Since joining our organization, he has played a key role in securing grants to support our mission.
