Moses Mathis, the Bicycle Man, collected and repaired bicycles every year for the kids to have during the holiday season before his death in 2013.  Today his wife, Ann and others work hard to continue his dream and provide free bicycles for kids in need every year. A bike drive in honor of Mathis took […]

    Ann Mathis has worked in the background of her late husband’s bicycle giveaway operation for 27 years. Moses Mathis died in July 2013, but Ann has continued the tradition. “Right now we probably have 1,200 (bikes),” she said. “We got some coming in. We’re close to it.”  Moses Mathis spent years collecting bicycles […]

The Bicycle Man’s charity are receiving donations now but Moses Mathis’ widow Ann says to be careful of scammers who are collecting money using their cause. Ann says, “People (are) using my name without my permission. On Tuesday afternoon, Mathis received a call from a friend saying a man was toting a black bucket and soliciting donations […]

Everyone knows about Moses Mathis’ dream to provide a bike for every child who wants one for Christmas. Moses Mathis’ vision turned into reality and he spent many years providing refurbished bikes that he repaired to needy children for Christmas. This is where Moses affectionately got the name “The Bicycle Man.” Moses Mathis passes away […]