Programs

Staying in line with the mission of bringing bikes to people who need them, BBW designs programs that effectively distribute bicycle equipment.  All the money raised through membership, annual events, bike tours, day rides, and sponsorships supports BBW programs and operating costs.  We diligently maintain  our programs to make sure that we deliver the maximum benefit to recipients.  Biking for a Better World is unique in that it uses the physical effort of its members and riders to raise money to support our programs.  We see the cyclical process of riding to raise money to allow others to ride as more valuable than simply donating money.  We encourage any and all people to undertake a tour to raise money and participate in our annual chapter rides.  Get Involved.

RIDE WITH US.

2011 Programs

Writing for Wheels, Spring 2011

BBW will host an essay contest for Grades 4-12 at the North Tahoe Middle and High School

Essay Questions:  What does a bicycle mean to you?
How can you use a bicycle to make the world a better place?

2 Winners  (Male/Female) from each grade level will be awarded a new bicycle (18 Bikes)

Ride to Recovery, Fall 2011

BBW will provide bicycle equipment to High Fives athletes recovering from life-altering injuries
Donated equipment will include stationary bike trainers (spinners), adaptive bicycles, and standard bicycles.

2012 Programs

Bikes to La Bonansa, Fall 2012

In November 2012, this BBW program wil bring approximately 50 bicycles to outfit each of the young students and provide on-site lessons on safety and maintenance.  This program is a continuation of the 2007 tour, Alaska to Argentina, when the founders of Biking for a Better World pedaled more than 15,000 miles across two continents to fund the building of the school in La Bonansa, Nicaragua.  The school was built and functioning by November 2007, giving the riders the unique opportunioty to meet the students and teachers at the school.