Bike World News

88bikes Foundation, a micro-philanthropy project that gives bikes to kids in developing countries, has been selected for sponsorship by expedition gear manufacturer Eddie Bauer/First Ascent through their “Be First” program, which supports groups that “endeavor to accomplish what has never been done, or that otherwise challenge the limits of what is possible, and embody the drive to be first and an untamable spirit of adventure.”
The grant will provide general support to VILLAGES, 88bikes’ fifth and biggest project to date. Taking place June through …

Trips for Kids International plans to distribute the jerseys among its 69 chapters in the United States, Canada and Israel as incentives or as fundraiser items.

On Sunday, September 26th, Team Helen’s 8th Wonder Cycling is holding a charity bike ride and barbeque at Calamigos Ranch Malibu with proceeds going to LIVESTRONG.

The planned bicycle-only development, which will not allow cars, will be home to 10 eco-friendly houses and 4.5 miles of interconnected bicycle and walking trails.

Bikes Belong, in partnership with the LAB and with support from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), announced this year’s REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grant Awards

Google used This week’s League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit as the forum to announce the much anticipated Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps.

Mountain bike pioneers and Bay Area Community members raise nearly $3,000 for Trips for Kids at the annual Brews, Bike and Bucks party

Team Garmin-Transitions, Team HTC-Columbia and USA Cycling today announced the American Pro Tour squads will auction seats in their team cars to benefit the USA Cycling Development Foundation.

Registration is now open for Trek’s Dirt Series mountain bike skills camps for women.

After sponsoring the Nature Valley Grand Prix pro stage race for ten years, they will expand their involvement to sponsor the overall Minnesota Bike Festival in 2010.