This year has been full of challenges and sadness. The uncertainty of our loved ones’ health and well-being has been at times too much to bear. And yet, in a year that has been described as unprecedented, people have used this time to imagine a better future. We have formed new relationships, explored new neighborhoods, supported small businesses, and fought for racial justice, essential workers, and the issues that matter to us most.
And many people have chosen to use this time to rediscover the joy of riding a bike. When it has been important to stay apart to remain safe, we have gravitated to the things that we can still do together. Biking has helped so many us stay healthy and connected.
Because the bike community stepped up, Bikemore was able to make a real difference. This year:
50 volunteers delivered over 700 meals by bike for neighbors in need, supporting the amazing efforts of Civic Works, United Workers, and the Franciscan Center
100+ bikes have been repaired since September through our Mobile Bike Shop
220 riders collected over $2000 worth of groceries for Moveable Feast and the Franciscan Center at our annual Cranksgiving
100 people attended and over 2000 people live streamed our Mayoral Candidate Transportation Forum
Executive Director Liz Cornish joined Mayor-elect Scott’s transition team co-chairing the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
To celebrate all that we have accomplished together, we wanted to celebrate the folks that made it happen--people who bike.
This year on Giving Tuesday thought it would be cool to make a gift you could give to others.
We asked people to share with us a drawing of their bike. Each bike tells a story. It reflects the many different ways people choose to bike, and also how, when faced with something hard, we can collectively create. You can pre-order one this week.
Or, you can always make a donation to support our work.
Thank you for giving your time, your dollars, and most importantly your joy. Bike people are the best people. We couldn’t do it without you.