Operation Share The Ride 2007 Launch

Nov 30, 2007

Last year we organized cyclists in Operation Share The Ride and gave dozens of bikes away to kids for Christmas. You, as a member of pinkbike and as a member of the cycling community can be proud of doing something amazing for society.

This year we're going global. Join and support Operation Share The Ride.

Check out the website and videos.

We have arranged the best prices, below cost for quality bike products and here is the basic break down when donating.

What can you get a kid?
$5 - Helmet for a kid.
$10 - 2 wheels and rims for a kids bike.
$20 - Bike frame for one kid.
$40 - Full Bike for one kid.
$100 - Large Full Bike and Helmet for bigger kid.

Donate Money Now

Larger donations allow more kids to get a bike this holiday season.

So even a small donation makes a difference to put a smile on a face.

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23 Comments

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flag imac-93 (Nov 27, 2007 at 11:42)
That's so good of you guys. The kids were total luving it. Mad props
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flag iridedirtjumps (Nov 27, 2007 at 12:00)
Awsome idea that rocks!
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flag streetstyle (Nov 27, 2007 at 12:36)
great, i was always fortunate enough to have a bike, cant live without one, great job, merry christmas
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flag Jaxxe (Nov 27, 2007 at 12:42)
NICE!
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flag sinnerSLO (Nov 27, 2007 at 13:26)
I love this kinda thinghs, that somethingh realy happnes, not like the politics, and if it's evolved with bikes even better!Cheers
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flag hotdogprooo (Nov 27, 2007 at 13:43)
i know this sounds mean but wouldn't they be able to give out more bikes if they used cheaper bikes not norcos.
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flag brule (Nov 27, 2007 at 14:01)
You have a point, but these are quality bikes that should last for a long time. Please don't lose site of the project here folks and start talking about the type of bikes. The real point is that last year over 100 kids received bikes that they would not have other wise seen. It's about sharing the ride!
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flag radek (Nov 27, 2007 at 14:03)
Norco is a big supporter of share the ride and in so, with special pricing, they enable us to maximize the amount of bikes we can purchase. This along with the volume that we are able to hit, makes this program a most effective way to giving back to society.
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flag trialsinmachine (Nov 27, 2007 at 15:37)
Where did you guys find out they are Norco bikes? If so, I hope they are being bought for COST with the donation money and not full retail.
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flag radek (Nov 27, 2007 at 16:00)
We make sure that we get the best bang out of the buck. They price they are purchased for is much much better than retail which enables us to get more bikes to kids.
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flag z-man (Nov 27, 2007 at 16:18)
im sooo donating my next cheque... i will get everyone to donate some at work too!! and maybe we can even donate some bikes.... this is a great idea
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flag bikeobsessed (Nov 27, 2007 at 16:40)
dude you touched me.... those little kids looked soo happy! you guys at pinkbike are the best. I know theres alot of other donations but being a mountain biker, man you guys are awsome! im only 12 but im sure my dads work or something could get some mpney together. man i remember when i got my first bike! im really supporting this! mabye try to sponsor a mtb movie and get thhe crew and riders to give a little. man, this is the charity that im donating to this year!
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flag kelownian (Nov 27, 2007 at 17:13)
iim goi to donate!
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flag Doule (Nov 27, 2007 at 19:42)
Im down to donate my time, team chilliwack kicked some butt last year, good times.
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flag nateb (Nov 27, 2007 at 22:07)
Really awesome thing you guys are doing here - class act fellas. Bicycles can unite the world!
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flag wired1 (Nov 27, 2007 at 22:23)
Im totally going to donate as soon as I can. Who the hell cares if its tax deductible? I just wanna see a kid smile while riding his/her new bike.
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flag massrider (Nov 28, 2007 at 4:30)
just donated 20 bucks. wish i could do more but its better than nothing
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flag haronyc (Nov 28, 2007 at 7:25)
Just do what i just did, Email a local TV station and tell them to spread the news Smile i Email channel 9 news in New York with a nice E-mail and ask them to run share the ride on TV, give all the info plus the URL.. now i E-mail channel 2 and 4 in New York Smile I Going Ballistic Now, Supersonic with E-mails to spread the News hehehe
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flag grecs08 (Nov 28, 2007 at 16:09)
Hey, i might not be in the right area but im in toronto but if you guys need help with build up in here and email let me know!
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flag minimole (Nov 28, 2007 at 16:43)
Awesome stuff guys Smile

Just emailed you Radek, interested in being a "Cell" thingy.

Duane Smile
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flag Ratsac (Nov 28, 2007 at 19:56)
Hey you guys, are you doing this in Australia as well?
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flag dezim (Dec 1, 2007 at 15:38)
thats awesome that you guys are doing this!! gonna make a donation.......
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flag mtbmarc (Dec 1, 2007 at 19:00)
I just donated enough for a bike and a helmet for a kid.
Thanks for organizing this.. Very cool..
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