Share the Ride is Back for 2015 - Donate and Win

In 2013, Pinkbike and Trailforks created the Share the Ride Foundation in order to raise funds to buy disadvantaged children around the world brand new bicycles. In 2014 we aimed to raise $30,000 in contributions, but with your kind help we raised $46,878!

We visited thirteen locations and gave deserving children all over the world new bicycles, helmets and locks. Those kids can now ride to school, bomb around on their street and of course, learn how to wheelie.

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 and continue to change the lives of children and youth around the globe by introducing them to the joy of riding a bicycle.


We Need Your Help

Help us create a new generation of young, thrill seeking bicycle lovers by making a donation. Every $5 you donate gives you one ticket to win in the Share the Ride giveaways. DONATE HERE


Here's What You Could Win

OR Grand Prize: Choice of a Giant Trance SX or a Liv Intrigue SX

Giant Trance SX
Valued at $4,599 CAD the Giant Trance SX designed from the ground-up to take advantage of 27.5-inch wheels, Trance SX 27.5 is the best of both worlds—light and agile, yet also super stable on rough trails. The lightweight, stiff and super-strong ALUXX SL aluminum frame is mated with 140mm of proven Maestro rear suspension and up to 160mm of front suspension. The frame also features Giant’s OverDrive steerer tube technology for stiff, razor-sharp steering and handling in the rough stuff.

The Giant Trance SX features
•140-160mm-travel Fox 34 Talas Performance fork with 15mm thru-axle
•Fox Float X Performance rear shock
•Giant P-AM2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, Sapim spokes
•SRAM X01 / X1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc brakes


Liv Intrigue SX
Valued at $4,299 CAD and built with the most aggressive female trail riders in mind, the Intrigue SX was created specifically for women who like to push the envelope on challenging terrain. It has the proven geometry of the Intrigue with added travel up front to help you conquer features and reach your full trail riding potential. The lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame is designed around 27.5 wheels with women’s-specific geometry. With 140mm of plush Maestro Suspension in the rear matched with an adjustable 140-160mm fork, you have more control to take on rugged terrain. Additional features include the tapered OverDrive steerer tube and a 15mm front thru-axle for precise steering, plus special cable routing for a dropper seatpost—so you can attack anything the trail throws at you without hesitation.

The Liv Intrigue SX features
•RockShox Pike RTC3 Solo Air 140-160mm-travel fork with Maxle Stealth thru-axle
•RockShox Monarch Plus DebonAir RT rear shock
•Giant P-AM2 rims, Giant Performance Tracker hubs, stainless butted spokes
•SRAM X1 11-speed drivetrain with SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes


But There's More...


Once again, our industry friends have come to the table with tons incredible prizes for you to win, with more being added all the time. Here's what's up for grabs so far...

• Eight Kali Protectives helmets
• One SRAM GX Drivetrain
• Three TSG Evolution helmets
• One GoPro Hero 4 camera
• Two RaceFace prize packs
• One Easton Dropper post
• Two Vittoria Barzo tire sets
• Four Kore Components Stronghold Direct Mount Chainrings and Cassette Expanders
• Two Whistler Bike Park Two-Day Lift tickets
• Two Pinkbike prize packs


How it works
-For every $5 donated between Nov 3rd, 2015 and Midnight PST of December 20th, you will earn one chance to win the Giant Trance SX or Liv Intrigue SX bike and other listed prizes. So if you donate $25 that is 5 chances at a bunch of prizes.
-The winners will be selected from a spreadsheet using random selection.
-The winners will be notified by e-mail and asked a mountain bike related knowledge question.
-We will ship worldwide ... Customs fees and other applicable taxes will be the winner's responsibilities.

Where will your money go?
- $150 is enough to buy one child a new bike and a Kali helmet.
- We are working with community centers, schools, youth and family service programs and other established charities and foundations to identify children from low income families who will benefit from this gift.
- We are world wide.
- We aim to ensure that the children receiving these gifts are educated on basic bicycle safety and maintenance.

For more info head to pinkbike.com/sharetheride or to our Indiegogo page.
DONATE NOW
Your contribution will not only go towards a helmet and a bike but a new lease on life for a child. Donate what you can and know that you’ll be the difference between an average holiday season and a wheely wheely great one!

If your company would like to help out by donating more awesome prizes contact sharetheride@pinkbike.com

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