The Bicycle Man, Moses Mathis passed away 10 years ago but not his vision to provided bicycles for kids during the holidays and put a smile on their faces. After Mathis’ passing his wife Ann took it over until she retired last year leaving the vision in limbo until one mother, who’s son received a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moses Mathis the man who blessed so many underprivileged children with bicycles for Christmas for 22 years passed away Monday morning after a long illness. A public viewing is scheduled for 3pm on Sunday and a memorial service at 5pm at Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, 2801 Rosehill Rd. in Fayetteville. Mr. Mathis’ homegoing service is […]
We have talked about Moses Mathis in Fayetteville for years and what he does to provide a wonderful Christmas or just a need for kids less fortunate. Moses Mathis was known as the “Bicycle Man” who for more than two decades fixed and gave away bicycles to children who could not afford them. Mathis was honored […]
 For the past 21 years Moses Mathis, affectionately known as “Bicycle Man,” has been giving away refurbished bicycles to children in the area. Mathis gave away 1,102 this year but is in need of a permanent location.
