REACHCycles Bike Event!

Back in September, following the bike theme of the month due to the UCI World Championship, I donated to a local organization that builds bikes for children with disabilities called REACHCycles. This past week was the unveiling of 10 bikes REACHCycles was able to build because of my, and other's, donations!  It was amazing to see the excitement on the kid's faces when they were able to ride their bike for the first time.  There were snacks along with a table where the kids could decorate license plates for their new bikes and make their own Christmas ornaments!  It was an awesome day!

September Charity: ReachCYCLES

In honor of the UCI Bike Race that came to Richmond this past September, I decided to make my Charity of the Month ReachCYCLES.  An organization started by James Howard (Pictured) to help children and veterans with disabilities find confidence and independence with specially designed bicycles for their needs.  It's a wonderful and growing organization!  For every Charity of the Month, I donate $100 from every closing and I'm proud to say I've had 7 closings this past September!  I'm looking forward to working with and donating to their cause in the future.  There's nothing like a child getting a new bike for the Holidays!

Charity of the Month

     With the UCI Road World Championships being hosted by Richmond, Virginia this year, I thought it fitting to name REACHcycles as my September Charity of the Month.  A truly historic event not just for Richmonders, but our nation.  The UCI bike race is returning to the U.S. for the first time since 1986!  Cyclists are coming from around the world to achieve their goals and reach their full potential and REACHcycles strives to give children with disabilities that same encouragement.  Their adapted cycles provides independence and mobility for those that don’t take it for granted. 

     Started by James Howard, a disabled veteran, REACHcycles is a non-profit started in 2014.  He was inspired by a therapeutic cycle he received himself for a bike ride in Texas sponsored for disabled veterans.  His organization provides recreational therapy for children and veterans with disabilities alike and has been inspired by many other chapters throughout the country providing similar adapted cycles.

    

To donate or learn more about this great organization visit www.reachcycles.org.