The Charity stuff

As you may have seen on the pricing page, 25% of BikeAuthority.cc’s turnover will be donated to charity. This isn’t because I’m rolling in cash or have some secret pot of money elsewhere — it’s because I’m a cyclist, and I want to do my bit to help more people get on two wheels.

 

My aim is to support local organisations that promote cycling in meaningful ways. That might mean teaching kids to ride, running road‑safety classes, providing bikes to disadvantaged young people, or helping aspiring racers who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity.

 

You might be thinking, “That’s great, but why should my money help kids in the UK when I live in Singapore/Portland/wherever?” A fair point — which is why I plan to support organisations in your communities too. I won’t know every cycling charity or grassroots project around the world, so I may ask for your suggestions. That doesn’t guarantee automatic funding, but it absolutely puts them on the consideration list.

Donations will be made periodically throughout the year rather than after each individual consultation, and I’ll keep a record of them on this page so you can see exactly where the money is going.

 

So now you’ve got no excuse. Not only do you get up‑to‑date technical advice and guidance on your purchases — you’re also helping people who might not otherwise have the chance to discover the joy of cycling

 

1. http://fullcycle.org.uk - a community project based in south west London whose aim is to not only get bikes to those in need but also equip owners with the knowlegde and skills to keep their bike fully functional