Lyndonville’s ‘Bike Man’ Continues Refurbishing Donated Bicycles
In Lyndonville, Vermont, 81-year-old Gordon Thresher, known as "The Bike Man," continues to refurbish donated bicycles, making them street-worthy and available to others, driven by his lifelong passion and desire to remain active.
Terre Haute, IN, October 26, 2026 —
In Lyndonville, Vermont, 81-year-old Gordon Thresher continues to refurbish donated bicycles, preparing them to be street-worthy and making them available to others. Thresher is known as “The Bike Man,” and the work reflects both a lifelong passion and his desire to remain active.
The account describes an ongoing effort: donated bicycles are refurbished so they can be used by someone else. It does not specify how many bicycles Thresher has worked on, how often he takes them in, or how long he has been doing this work in Lyndonville. Details about where the bicycles are repaired or how people obtain them were not provided.
Thresher’s age and motivation are central to the account. At 81, he continues to take part in an activity he has been passionate about throughout his life. The summary does not provide further information about his background, the origins of his nickname, or whether he works alone or with others.
The account also leaves several practical details unspecified, including the kinds of repairs involved, the condition of the donated bicycles, and any costs associated with refurbishment or distribution. No information was provided about the number of people who receive bicycles or the process for making them available.
What is clear is the basic purpose of Thresher’s work: to give donated bicycles another use by making them street-worthy and available to others. The account presents that work as a way for him to stay active while pursuing a longstanding interest. Further details about the effort were not included.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Carroll, InvestigateTV staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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