First launched in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y in response to the rabid consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is all about radical generosity. Below, we’ve shared a few cycling-related places where you can give, if you so wish. You can make direct donations to the charity or make them through a brand’s checkout when buying gear.
This is just a list of 10 that we found. If you’d like to share some of your faves, leave a link in the comments below.
Check ’em out!
Outride Launches Holiday Auction of Limited-Edition Roubaix Bikes
Outride will auction six custom-painted S-Works Outride Roubaix SL8 bikes starting December 2, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s cycling programs. Only 40 of these individually numbered bikes exist, each featuring hand-painted frames.
The auction supports Outride’s research-based programs that use cycling to improve brain health, focus, and social connections. The organization’s initiatives, including its Riding for Focus school program, reach over 50,000 people annually across 400+ schools in the U.S. and Canada.
Since 2014, Outride has invested more than $10 million in bikes, equipment, and community programs to expand cycling access nationwide. The available auction sizes include 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 61cm frames, with bidding opening at 12:15 AM PST on December 2.
Donations to Outride are welcome but not required to bid. Donations do not enter participants to win a bike; bidding is the only entry method.
Chalenged Athlete Foundation: Matching Donations Dollar for Dollar
The Challenged Athletes Foundation is running a holiday donation campaign with dollar-for-dollar matching to support athletes with physical disabilities through equipment, training, and mentorship programs.
You can make a direct donation HERE
Patagonia: Conservation Land Foundation
The Conservation Lands Foundation, based in Durango, Colorado, works to protect and expand the National Conservation Lands system through education, advocacy, and partnerships with organizations like Patagonia Action Works.
Donate at checkout, or you can donate directly HERE
Project Bike Tech
Help give Project Bike Tech the flexibility to expand access to bike tech and STEM in underserved areas. You can make direct donations HERE
Esker Cycles: Minnesota Land Trust
100% of all proceeds from purchases through Esker’s Gear Shop will go to the Minnesota Land Trust. The Minnesota Land Trust protects and restores huge amounts of acreage throughout the state with hundreds of different projects.Or, you can donate directly HERE
World Bicycle Relief
World Bicycle Relief is currently running a donation matching campaign to provide bicycles to communities in need. The organization has distributed over 930,000 Buffalo Bicycles across Africa, Colombia, and Sri Lanka over its 20-year history, targeting students, healthcare workers, and entrepreneurs who typically travel long distances on foot.
You can make a direct donation HERE
PeopleforBikes
PeopleForBikes focuses on infrastructure development, policy advocacy, and community participation to improve cycling conditions across the United States. The organization rates over 1,500 cities annually on bike network quality and has helped secure billions in funding for cycling infrastructure through ballot measures and federal lobbying efforts.
You can make a direct donation HERE
Grow Cycling Foundation
Grow Cycling Foundation promotes inclusivity and belonging in cycling by creating opportunities for underrepresented communities.
You can make a direct donation HERE
Schwinn: Together We Rise
Schwinn has donated over 350 bicycles and helmets to children in foster care through its partnership with Together We Rise.
For Giving Tuesday, Schwinn will match your donation (up to $10,000)! Donate HERE, or text code SCHWINN to 44-321
1% For The Planet
Join bicycle brands, Velocio Apparel, Craft Cadence, and Ornot in giving your share. Go through the brands mentioned, or make a direct donation HERE
