PROJECTS WE SUPPORT

We support the below projects through funding, social media exposure, contact introductions and more.

Please click the name of the project/charity to find out more about them and for a link to their websote.

He collects and takes deliveries of unused kids bikes and repairs and cleans them ready to be delivered to kids who haven’t got a bike and are less fortunate!!

Donate to his project here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-money-for-mike-puffajones

We are a national registered charity whose aim is to help those suffering with trauma and its related symptoms.  Our team consists of dedicated, caring individuals committed to making a difference by finding and funding research into new therapies that can prevent people suffering from trauma and trauma related symptoms like anxiety, stress, panic attacks and depression.

Website: https://traumaresearchuk.org/

To provide the community access to bicycle repair & technical knowledge, affordable bicycles & parts, and a space within which to feel safe and welcome while learning and repairing.

For more info click here https://www.yorkshirebikeshack.org/

A simple non profit idea – enthusiasts support privateer mountain bike racers
“As group of like minded mountain biker mates we were inspired by a recent Ben Cathro video, Ben couldn’t race due to injury so he decided to help some privateers – What a Legend ! So after a short discussion we decided it would be better for us to buy one less piece of carbon or one less oil slick component and instead use that cash to kick off thedirtfundproject where we aim to support Privateer EWS & World Cup Downhill racers from the UK & Ireland”
Website: www.thedirtfundproject.com

Established in 2009, the Dean Trail Volunteers is an independent group of riders from all disciplines and backgrounds, working in partnership with Forestry England to develop and maintain the official mountain bike trails in the Forest of Dean. We are all volunteers who share a passion for mountain biking and the trails we ride on. Our aim is to create and maintain a variety of enjoyable and challenging XC and DH trails for locals and visitors alike and to positively promote mountain biking in the area.

Click here for more info https://www.deantrailvolunteers.org.uk/

Dirt sisters of shred is a new project set up by www.rubysbigbikechallenge to help connect and support young girls in the mtb scene.
Website: Dirt Sisters of Shred

Local Bike Shop Day is the one day a year when independent bike shops across the UK can come together to celebrate their distinctive culture. It’s the day for local bike shops to showcase their passion, knowledge and personalised service they offer to their local communities.

Website: https://localbikeshopday.co.uk/

What is the Sunflower?

The Sunflower is a globally recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities.

Not all disabilities are visible – some are not immediately obvious. They include autism, chronic pain, and learning difficulties as well as mental health conditions, mobility, speech impairments, and sensory loss such as speech, sight loss, hearing loss, or deafness. They also include respiratory conditions as well as chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic pain, and sleep disorders when these significantly impact day-to-day life. Although you may not be able to see these invisible impairments and conditions, they’re still there.

People living with these often face barriers in their daily lives including a lack of understanding and negative attitudes. So some choose to wear the Sunflower lanyard to discreetly identify that they may need support, help, or just a little more time in shops, transport, or public spaces.

Click here for more info https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/

Raising awareness of dangerous traps on mountain bike trails – A recent surge in bike sales due to a certain pandemic has caused increased violation of public mountain bike trails. We have reports of wires tensioned between trees at head height, tree roots featuring upright nails and broken glass along trails.

Website: https://trailmaps.co.uk/collections/stop-trapping-our-trails

The Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association was originally born as the Kootenay Sufferfest Society (KSS). KSS was a non-profit organization that was established in 2010 with the mission to inspire and promote physical activity, support economic development through recreation tourism, develop and maintain recreation infrastructure and enhance participation in local sport clubs.

Website: https://kootenayadaptive.com/

Our Place Support is a Community Interest Company formed in 2011. Our services aim to help people to make positive changes in their lives through mentoring, advice and personal development.
Our Place is led by a team of committed volunteer Directors who lead our strong dedicated team and our business plan is underpinned by our core values which run through all of our service delivery.
Website: www.ourplacesupport.org

The female cycling community is continuously growing. Every day more women are realising the wonder of the sport and ever more groups are forming. These groups are great for building up confidence, growing passion and sharing skills. However as a less mainstream sport, its often difficult for people to get into and join groups. Therefore we wanted to create a day which enables and encourages this. In 2020 we ran a great day to celebrate cycling, bringing together lots of women from all over Sheffield to share our passion of riding bikes and share our experiences.
Website: www.womenincyclingfestival.com

The Strider® Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in South Dakota in 2017. The Foundation’s primary purpose is to distribute Learn-To-Ride Programs to schools and organizations committed to teaching children, those with special needs, or the elderly how to ride.

www.allkidsbike.org

Using sport as a therapeutic tool to support at-risk youth in CPT 🇿🇦
Move the Body. Move the Mind.

For more info see their Instagram here

InTandem meaning together or at the same time is in partnership with Adintra counselling is offering the opportunity for anyone to participate in our free well-being focused mountain biking rides and social rides to those who would benefit physically, emotionally and or psychologically from an ‘active-outdoor-therapeutic experience’.
Our rides focus on the well-being benefits of the outdoors and engaging with the environment using mindfulness based techniques appropriate to participant’s wishes and needs.

For more info see their Facebook page here

– This is an 11-week group program for 11-18 year olds.
– Uses clinical CBT and guided off road mountain bike riding to learn how to manage the symptoms mood related mental health need (Anxiety and Depression)
– If living in the Brighton and Hove Area and you are a young person, or know of a young person you would like to refer:

Email: karl.o’brien@brighton-hove.gov.uk
or give me a call on 07717 303 303

WoodridgeMTB started in 2021 as a fundraising idea. Small ideas sometimes lead to big things.

Incorporated in 2022 as a Non-Profit Society, the Foundation’s objective is to raise money for local mountain bike trail societies in Alberta and build awareness of the positive effects of mountain biking to help with addiction recovery and overall mental health.

Click here to learn more https://www.woodridgemtbfoundation.com/

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