BikeFest Grant Recipients
Proceeds from BikeFest support our local cycling community,
creating a safe and welcoming environment across the Triangle.
Bike Durham
Bike Durham was born from the passion of people who wanted Durham streets to be safe for biking. What began as a collective love for biking has grown into advocacy for sustainable and equitable transportation in Durham. Through their organizing, events, and education, Bike Durham advocates for streets that are safer and more accessible, with the goal of growing biking, walking, and riding transit in our community.
Triangle Bike Works
The Tarwheels have used funds raised from our annual BikeFest event to support the great work of the Triangle Bikeworks for the past several years. Founder and executive director, Kevin Hicks recently sent us this video presenting “the wonderful opportunities you’re affording the teens in our area”.
Now, that’s an inspiring presentation.
Durham Bike Coop
The Durham Bicycle Cooperative (the Co-op) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle project. Started by local bicycling enthusiasts in 2007, the Co-op operates a repair facility in buildings owned by Durham Parks and Recreation. Members are able to use the shop, tools, stands, and collection of speciality tools to repair bikes. During the Sunday afternoon Repair Session assistance from volunteer mechanics is available to help members learn how to make repairs. (Volunteer mechanics are always welcome!) The shop is also open Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM. The Co-op partners with Safe Kids Durham to purchase, fit, and distribute free bicycle helmets to children and needy adults. Since 2017 the Carolina Tarwheels have awarded the DBC funds for the helmet program and expanded the safety accessories the Co-op gives away to provide lights, locks, and reflective vests. With funding from the Tarwheels and other donors in 2018 the Co-op was able to distribute 438 youth helmets, 38 adult helmets, 84 light sets, 54 youth locks, 43 U-locks and 36 reflective vests. These items were distributed during work sessions at the shop and by members participating in a variety community events such as Earth Day, Head Start Safety Day, National Night Out, North East Central Durham Play Streets, and bike events organized by the Durham County Public Library System
Bridge II Sports Adaptive Cycling Program
Bridge II Sports creates opportunities for youth, adults, and Veterans with physical disabilities through the power of adapted sports. We believe sport empowers and changes lives on and off the court and challenges perceptions of disability in our community.We are proud to provide year-round adapted sports programming and special events like Valor Games Southeast that bring together our athletes and the community. We recognize the value and potential of all lives.
Disability does not define people or outcomes.
Adapted Cyling is a great way to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors. The Triangle is known for it’s greenway system of bike trails and Bridge II Sports takes full advantage of them during the summer and fall. Come out and ride with us in Durham or Raleigh on our popular ‘Cycling Saturdays’! We have a fleet of cycles for various physical disabilities and skill level (upright, recumbent, handcycles, tandem uprights, tandem recumbents, … ) AND expert staff to assist you in riding confidently.
2018
Bike Safety Classes
Bike Safety Classes for 4th graders in Durham public schools.
2017
Organization Project
Triangle BikeWorks Development Coordinator
Happy Tooth Foundation Summer Camp
Durham Bike Co-op Bicycle Safety Accessories
Bridge 2 Sports Tandem Bike for blind cyclist
Partnership to End Homelessness Bike parts
Special Olympics of Orange County Bikes and equipment