To get to school in Central Zambia 16-year-old Beene used to walk five miles each way, a distance that caused her great pain in her legs and often prevented her from going to school. The gift of a bicycle has changed her life. Beene now attends school regularly. She also is able to contribute to her family's economic well being by collecting water and tending their garden. Read More »
World Bicycle Relief Field Mechanic graduate, Mary, plans business expansion as she prospers in a position new to women in her village. Read More »
Terri Bidwell wins the WBR Raffle in Kona, but passes on her chance to take home the unrivaled Cervelo P3, opting instead for, "The Most Powerful Bicycle in the World." Read More »
After receiving her World Bicycle Relief bicycle in grade 7, Tendai graduated with honors. Today Tendai is in grade 9, looking forward to high school, teacher's college and becoming an English Teacher. Read More »
Fall fundraisers across the US by World Bicycle Relief fundraisers include a group ride with happy hour, cyclocross race dedication and an ultra distance event through the Mojave Desert. Over 15 events are slated for October! Read More »
World Bicycle Relief board member, Johan Bruyneel challenged, Fatty, owner and author of the popular cycling blog, FATCYCLIST.com, to raise $134,000 or exactly 1,000 bikes (WBR bikes are $134 a piece). In August, Bruyneel, Fatty and fans celebrated the amazing fundraising total: $153,936 - enough for over 1,125 bikes to students in Zambia. Read More »
In October, the 2011 Ironman World Championship was held in beautiful Kona. Professional triathletes Jordan Rapp and Michellie Jones joined World Bicycle Relief at the event to celebrate 89,707 bicycles in the field, raising awareness through a bicycle treasure hunt, t-shirts, tattoos and a drawing for a Cervelo P3. Read More »
Corey Collier and Lara Kroepsch pair local non-profit Light Gives Heat with World Bicycle Relief bicycles to improve the lives of women in Uganda. Through a combination of micro financing, product sales, and generous donations, Corey and Lara hope to raise money to provide over 90 women at LGH with WBR bikes. Read More »
World Bicycle Relief partners with pro racers, Racing Cross for a Cause, to raise money and awareness at Cyclo-cross National Championships in Bend, Oregon. Read More »
A heartfelt letter from Sakala Sampson, Headteacher at Moono Basic School in Zambia, whose students are recipients of World Bicycle Relief bicycles. Read More »
Professional Triathletes Jordan Rapp and Michelle Jones help raise awareness for World Bicycle Relief while racing in the grueling 2011 Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. Read More »
