BLACK GIRLS DO BIKE


PA/ East Coast

Black Girls Do Bike is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2013 by Monica Garrison with the aim of creating a supportive community for black women who love cycling. The organization has grown rapidly to include over 100 chapters across the United States, all dedicated to empowering women of color through cycling. Through local and national events, social media, and online forums, Black Girls Do Bike provides a platform for women to connect, inspire, and challenge one another. The group also advocates for greater representation of black women in the cycling industry and encourages more diverse and inclusive cycling communities.

NORTHWEST TRAIL ALLIANCE


Portland, Oregon

Our mission is to create, enhance, and protect mountain bike riding opportunities, to advocate for trail access, to promote responsible mountain biking, and to build, maintain, and ride sustainable trails. We  steward trails within roughly a 60 mile radius extending from the Oregon coast, into parts of Southern Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount St Helens National Monument, and to the Western foothills of Mount Hood National Forest. We work with approximately 10 federal, state, county, and municipal land management agencies, as well as private land managers. We provide educational trail stewardship and mountain bike programming for members and local communities to increase access to the outdoors through all types of off-road cycling.

COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER



Portland, OR

For over 20 Years The Community Cycling Center has been on a mission to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits.

Their vision is to help build a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and connected. Rooted in their belief that all Portlanders—regardless of income or background—should have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom, and health benefits of bicycling.

The Community Cycling Center currently operates a full-service bike shop, and facilitates incredible programs and projects that benefit under-served communities in Portland. Their programs allow kids to ride to school, adults to ride to work, and many people to ride for health and recreation.

The CCC hosts bike drives and a summer bike camp for youth. In addition, they offer low income commuter services, as well as maintenance classes. Each year they gather over 500 volunteers to host their annual Holiday Bike Drive where they refurbish and gift hundreds of bikes to children in need.

OREGON TIMBER TRAIL ALLIANCE



Portland, OR

The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is dedicated to stewardship, education, community, and quality trail experiences throughout the Oregon Timber Trail corridor. Conceived in 2015, the Oregon Timber Trail links Oregon's communities and backcountry landscapes through profound mountain biking experiences. We know that challenging and inspiring outdoor recreation is a great vector for personal growth and wellbeing, as well as an enormous driver for the struggling economies of Oregon’s rural communities. We strive to make these experiences accessible to everyone and are proud to welcome riders from all over the world and all walks of life. 

PEDAL IT FORWARD


Bentonville, AR

Simply put, we collect used bikes, fix them, then distribute to those in need through our 60+ Pedal Partners. We serve rural and urban low-income kids, adults and families, at-risk youth, minority and immigrant populations in Northwest Arkansas. Our mission is to increase the number of people that have access to bikes for health, transportation, or recreation

ADVENTURE CREW


Cincinnati, OH

Adventure Crew is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting city teens in Greater Cincinnati with nature and each other through engaging outdoor adventures. Founded in 2013, the nonprofit now serves all Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) high schools, seventh and eighth graders in select CPS elementary schools, and six schools in Northern Kentucky – a total of 27 schools and a roster of nearly 1,000 students per year. Through challenging monthly adventures, city teens develop the courageous spirit to step out of their comfort zone and discover new worlds – outside in nature and inside themselves. This deep connection to nature will set a positive course for their lives – and help create the next generation of environmental stewards. For more information, visit www.adventurecrew.org.

BIKE PITTSBURGH


Pittsburgh, PA

BikePGH is transforming our streets to make biking and walking commonplace for all Pittsburghers in order to improve our quality of life and reduce the harmful effects of car dependence in our communities. We believe that people need realistic options in order to change their transportation habits away from single occupancy car trips and toward biking, walking, and transit. We envision a Pittsburgh where people can thrive without needing to own a car – making Pittsburgh a world class leader in clean, affordable, and convenient transportation..

BIKE UTAH


Salt Lake City, UT

We envision a Utah where complete networks of bike lanes, paths, and trails contribute to livable, healthy communities, allowing everyone to ride regardless of age, ability, race, or income.

BICYCLE ALLIANCE OF MINNESOTA


Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota engages people, provides education, and advocates for biking and walking. Vision We envision a Minnesota where every person everywhere can easily walk, bike, and roll as ways to move in daily life. Our Values Everyone should have access to active mobility that puts human life and health first.

SILVER STALLION BICYCLE AND COFFEE WORKS, INC.New Mexico

Our mission is to educate and empower youth and young adults in the bicycle mechanic and specialty coffee service industries. Our vision is to build thriving community through bikes & coffee empowering individuals and groups to develop agency and experience efficacy in life. Our goal is to provide life-changing industry opportunities, resources and relationships for individuals and groups to pursue their goals through bikes & coffee. 

BK ROT


Brooklyn, NY

BK ROT is New York City's first community-supported, bike-powered, fossil fuel free food waste hauling and composting service. Our project is staffed by young people of color who haul residential and commercial organic waste and transform it into high quality compost. Our operations provide accessible jobs and sustained professional development for emerging environmental leaders

WORKING BIKES


Chicago, IL

Working Bikes provides community members and neighbors with affordable refurbished bicycles, accessories, and repair services. The funds raised by our retail store and service department support our nonprofit programs, which include:

1. Local donation programs, Working Bikes runs two local donation programs, known as Cycle of Power (adults) and Cycle of Peace (kids and youth). We partner with numerous organizations to donate repaired bicycles throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. These organizations include veteran hospitals, health and human service agencies, transitional housing facilities, youth organizations, community centers, and schools.

2. International donation program. Working Bikes ships over 6,500 bicycles per year to projects in countries throughout Latin America and Africa including, El Salvador, Guatemala, Tanzania, Malawi, Lesotho, Uganda, Ghana, and many others. Click on the map icons below to see how many bikes to date we have shipped to our international partners.

3. Volunteer program. Working Bikes continues to operate today largely through the efforts of our dedicated volunteers. Individuals and groups looking to lend a hand are always welcomed. There are many ways to get involved, whether you are an expert bike mechanic, a novice wrenches, or just enjoy giving back!