MyCycle
MyCycle is a custom Bike/Build/Give Event powered by Bike Fort Collins to provide a FREE BIKE and HELMET to every 2nd grader in need at Poudre School District’s Title 1 schools.
GET KIDS ACTIVE NOW MORE THAN EVER
MyCycle, powered by Bike Fort Collins, is excited to announce an innovative collaboration that combines corporate philanthropy, team building, and employee engagement through bike build and assembly events. This unique model not only fosters a sense of community within participating organizations but also results in brand new bikes for children in our community. These events provide an excellent opportunity for companies to engage their employees in meaningful activities while contributing to a worthy cause.
Our mission is to transform the lives of 2nd graders from low-income communities by providing them with new bikes and helmets. This initiative aims to broaden their opportunities for personal growth and promote a healthy lifestyle. By giving these children the gift of mobility, we empower them to explore their surroundings, gain confidence, and develop a love for physical activity. Our mission aligns perfectly with Bike Fort Collins’ ongoing work with the Poudre School District through the Safe Routes to School program, which encourages safe and active transportation for students.
We invite you to join us in making a difference. Your support can help us reach more children and have a lasting impact on their lives. Whether through financial contributions, volunteering at our events, or corporate sponsorships, there are many ways to get involved. Together, we can create a healthier, more active future for the next generation. Let’s come together to inspire and empower our youth, fostering a community that values health, wellness, and the joy of cycling.
300 bike GOAL
We are seeking funding to provide bicycles for the following Title 1 elementary schools within the Poudre School District. These schools serve a significant number of students from low-income families, and we believe that providing bikes will greatly benefit the students’ physical health, social development, and overall well-being. Specifically, we aim to support the 2nd-grade students in these schools, who collectively represent approximately 300 children. Your generous contributions will help us ensure that these young students have access to bicycles, enabling them to enjoy the benefits of outdoor activities, develop a sense of independence, and foster a love for cycling that can last a lifetime. The schools we are focusing on are listed below.
- Bauder Elementary School
- Harris Elementary School
- Irish Elementary School
- Johnson Elementary School
- Laurel Elementary School
- Linton Elementary School
In our first year, we funded 257 bikes and helmets, over 350 in 2021, and another 290 last year. For the past two years, we’ve been able to provide a bike and helmet to every student in need. We aim to reach our goal of 300 once again in 2024.
PARTICIPATION IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3
Customized Bike/Build/Give Event – No matter your organization’s size, or your own individual ability to give, you can make a difference!
FOUNDING SPONSOR
SPONSORS
#1 – Fund
$175 per bike/helmet. For organization participation, we are seeking a minimum commitment of 10 bikes. 25+ bikes funds an entire class in a school.
Individuals can donate any amount, but a minimum commitment of 1 bike is suggested.
#2 – Build
You have the option to help in assembling or building the bikes that you have funded.
#3 – Give
We will Give/Distribue the bikes to the students at the schools on the same day we Assemble/Build them.
support today!
We invite you to participate and support today. If your business or organization is interested in supporting 10 bikes, a class, or even an entire school, please contact Timothy Wooten at tim.wooten@bikefortcollins.org.
PROUD BIKE FUNDERS
Once you’ve donated and funded a bike, we invite you to show-n-share your “Bike Funder” pride on social media with these images and suggested copy (but feel free to edit as you wish):
Click here for a Proud Bike Funder Facebook Image
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“Proud to share that I funded a bike for a PSD 2nd grader who doesn’t have one. Now more than ever kids need an exercise outlet. Plus this program has shown these bikes help past recipients improve attention spans, grades and reduce truancy.
kids feel the love!
Now more than ever, more bike time equals.
- More connection to outdoors and other kids: Before COVID-19, school was a resource for many students for connectivity, peers and support
- Less screen time: Since COVID-19, screen time is up 60% to 11.2 hours daily
- More routine and exercise: Only 1 in 5 kids currently meets the daily recommended amount
- Enhanced development: Lack of play has severely impacted kids psychosocial development during the pandemic
- Greater sense of adventure and independence
- And, the bike size typically lasts a student 3-years
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