Hi! It’s that time of year again—when I grease the chain, fill the tires, and gear up to support Bikes Not Bombs with another joyful, purpose-driven ride through Metro Boston.

Last year, thanks to your incredible support, I pedaled my way to a 50% fundraising increase and 50 glorious miles of sunshine, camaraderie, and community power. This year, I’m back in the saddle—with fresh legs, a stellar bike, and an even deeper commitment to supporting BNB’s transformative work.

Why I Ride:
Bikes Not Bombs uses the bicycle as a vehicle for social change, providing youth leadership programs, job training, and international bike shipments to communities that need them most. Your donations help keep the wheels of equity turning.

How You Can Help:
I’m aiming to raise at least $1500—so whether you donate a little or a spoke-tacular lot, every bit helps me crank closer to the finish line.

Let’s Keep This Wheel Fun:
To keep your gears turning with joy while you consider donating:

I’m tired of injustice and ready to brake the cycle.
Help me pedal change, one mile at a time.
This cause is two-tally worth it!
No donation is too cycle-logical.
Together, we can handle-barriers and ride toward a better future.

Pedals & Poetry—Now Randomized!
Back again this year: custom poems, co-written by me and my AI collaborator ChatGPT! But this time, in addition to my top two donors who get a verse—two lucky names will be randomly selected from my donor list to receive a one-of-a-kind, personalized poem.

Last year’s creations featured mountain metaphors, tech rhymes, and Herzogian angst (yes, really). What will this year’s ride inspire? Donate and you just might find out—in iambic pentameter, haiku, or something beautifully unexpected.

Thanks for keeping me rolling with your support. Let’s make 2025 the most un-chain-ed year yet!

With gratitude and quads of steel,
Amanda (and ChatGPT, ghost-rider of the verse)

PS: Emoji's wouldn't render, so here is a found ASCII art bicycle!

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