Cycling Through COVID #BWSTW

                                              Our Mission and Values

Bikes Will Save The World Foundation exists to empower individuals and communities through the healing, connecting, and transformative power of cycling.
We believe that a simple bike ride can spark profound change, improving mental health, fostering equity, protecting the planet, and spreading joy.

Through access, education, and advocacy, we make cycling attainable for everyone. Our initiatives include inclusive group rides, wellness workshops, community partnerships, and storytelling that celebrates riders of all backgrounds.

Our work is guided by four core values:

• Wellness: Promoting mental, emotional, and physical health through movement and mindfulness.
• Equity: Breaking down barriers so everyone, regardless of race, gender, income, or ability, can ride freely.
• Sustainability: Championing cycling as a climate-friendly solution that connects people and protects our planet.
• Joy: Embracing the pure, unfiltered happiness that comes from two wheels and open roads.

Together, we are pedaling toward a brighter, healthier, and more connected world.

                                                      Our Vision

We envision a world where every person, regardless of race, gender, background, or ability, has the freedom, opportunity, and support to use a bicycle as a path to well-being, connection, and empowerment.

Our vision is a future where:

• Communities thrive because people move together, not apart.
• Bicycles bridge social gaps, fostering understanding and unity.
• Every child, adult, and elder has access to safe, welcoming spaces to ride, learn, and grow.

In this future, bikes aren’t just transportation, they are vehicles of transformation.

                                                Our Causes

We focus on causes that bring bikes, and their benefits, to those who need them most:

• Mental Health Through Movement: Promoting emotional resilience, confidence, and stress relief through group rides and mindfulness on wheels.
• Youth Empowerment: Providing bikes, safety gear, and training to young riders who might not otherwise have access.
• Cycling Equity & Access: Supporting underrepresented communities through bike donations, free repair clinics, and education programs.
• Sustainability in Motion: Encouraging eco-conscious commuting and advocating for safer cycling infrastructure to reduce carbon footprints.
• Community Connection: Building inclusive spaces where riders of all backgrounds can share the road, stories, and support.

Every ride has a ripple effect and every cause brings us closer to saving the world, one bike at a time.

                                                         Our Programs

We turn passion into action through innovative and inclusive programs designed to get people riding and thriving:

• Community Ride Series: Weekly and monthly group rides designed for all skill levels—combining fitness, friendship, and fun.
• Bikes & Balance Workshops: A blend of cycling, mindfulness, and self-care—helping participants reconnect with their bodies and minds.
• Pedal Forward Program: Donating refurbished bikes and safety gear to children, families, and essential workers who rely on bikes for transportation.
• CycleSmart Education: Safety and maintenance classes empowering riders to feel confident and independent on the road.

Advocacy & Awareness Campaigns: Partnering with local leaders and organizations to promote bike-friendly policies, mental health awareness, and environmental action

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