Share the Ride and Get Kids on Bikes!

You remember your first ride on a bike? We all do - the sense of freedom, the thrill. We want to share our passion for bicycles with kids who might not ordinarily get that chance. In 2007 Pinkbike launched Share the Ride, an initiative which raised funds to get disadvantaged children around the world on bicycles. After a long hiatus we’re back and we’ve got big goals to reach. Our aim is to raise $25,000 and reinvest that money into purchasing and distributing bikes to kids in need this Holiday Season.

We need you guys, the worlds largest group of die-hard mountain bikers to get on board and donate! The best part is that you get to benefit too. Our partners have donated almost $20, 000 worth of prizes for you to win. Every $5 you donate will count towards an entry into our giveaways.

Here's what you could win:
Grand Prize: A Trek Remedy 9.7 650b
Valued at $4,200 USD the Trek Remedy 9.7 650b is the ultimate technical trail bike. Light & tough OCLV MTB carbon frame, plush DRCV suspension, and precise handling all add up to a stellar ride that goes up, goes down, goes everywhere. With 650b wheels and 140mm of suspension this bike is set to tackle any terrain.

The Remedy 9.7 650b comes equipped with:
- RockShox Revelation RL Fork
- Fox Evolution Series Float Rear Shock
- Shimano SLX/Deore Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX Brakes
- Bontrager Wheels, Seatpost, Saddle, Handlebar, Stem



That’s not all! We’ve also gathered the following awesome prizes from our industry friends:

Two complete Shimano Saint gruppos.

Loads of Ryders Eyewear.

Plus the following are also up for grabs:

- Four GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Cameras
- Three Cane Creek Double Barrel Rear Shocks
- A Rockshox BoXXer fork
- A set of Avid XO trail Brakes
- Four Camelbak Packs
- Three Chromag Overture saddles
- A Whistler Mountain Bike Park Triple Play Card coupled with a two night stay at The Crystal Lodge and Suites
- Five Teva gift certificates
- Two Pinkbike Prize Packs


How it works
-For every $5 donated between Nov 7th, 2013 & Midnight of December 16th, you will earn one chance to win the Trek Remedy 9.7 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.org.
-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?
- $50 is enough to buy one child a new bike and a helmet.
- We are working with community centers, schools, youth and family service programs and established charities to identify children from low income families who will benefit from this gift.
- We will be working in locations across Canada and the USA and with enough donations, 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 rachelle@pinkbike.com

Photos courtesy of Heli Riga