Thank you to everyone who has donated to Share the Ride. Your generous contributions have amounted to $36,000 - and we were gunning for $25,000! Can you help us reach $40,000 by the end of today?
We’ve got bikes lined up for kids in Canada, the USA, the UK, Poland and Australia and with the extra money we raise we will be able to continue giving into the new-year. It feels good to make a difference every day. Right?
There’s still time to get among the good cheer and make a donation but only until
11.59pm PST Friday December 13 - TODAY!Our industry friends have lined up some amazing prizes for you to win, so get in there and commit to making a difference in the lives of some deserving youngsters.
Here's a reminder of what holiday goodies are in it for you...
Grand Prize: A Trek Remedy 9.7 650bValued at $4,200 USD the
Trek Remedy 9.7 650b is the ultimate technical trail bike. A 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
Plus the following:
Two complete
Shimano Saint gruppos.
Loads of
Ryders Eyewear.
- 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 -
Anthill Films Combo pack
- Five
Teva gift certificates
- A
Yakima HoldUp Rack
-
Loaded Precision Products build kit including and AMX Flat Bar, AMX Direct Mount Stem and AMXC No Slip Grips
- One FULL-9 full face helmet and two STOKER all mountain helmets from
Bell Helmets- Two Urge Endur-O-Matic helmets from
MEC- Three
Race Face prize packs
- Two Pinkbike prize packs.
What are you waiting for?
How it works-For every $5 donated between Nov 7th, 2013 & Midnight of December 13th, 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 are working in locations world wide.
- We aim to ensure that the children receiving these gifts are educated on basic bicycle safety and maintenance.
Head to pinkbike.com/sharetheride for more info or go straight to our Indiegogo page.
LAST DAY - 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 wheelie, wheelie great one!
Donations will still be accepted on our site after the Indiegogo campaign is complete so we can keep sharing the ride all year round!
Photos courtesy of Heli Riga
SERIOUSLY keen to get involved here in the UK - Please let me know. Can't wait to get a bunch of little dudes shredding!