I've been a supporter of Bikes Not Bombs for many years and this year I'm again raising funds in the annual bike-a-thon which takes place on September 11th. 

Bikes Not Bombs is a small, non-profit that knows how to operate with very low overhead.  For almost 40 years, Bikes Not Bombs has been making a difference:

• In our community - by engaging and training young people in the earn-a-bike and other programs.
• For the environment - by reclaiming thousands of unwanted bikes, and encouraging sustainable transportation.
• Across the world - by sending these bikes (along with tools and training) to groups in third world countries where they are reused.

You can help keep this all going by making a donation here. 

Finally, you can sign up for the ride yourself at https://bikesnotbombs.org/ - there are five distance options to choose from (10 to 100 miles) and the fundraising minimum is refreshingly low!

Thanks!