Giving Back

One of the benefits of brining 350 riders and 50 volunteers through the state is the economic impact it has. We are not an autonomous entity, but rather the opposite, we incorporate ourselves into the communities by design, so that our participants get a real feel for Idaho. One way we do that is that we hire local organizations to provide resources for our group, like a place to camp, meals, entertainment and baggage handling. Often times we camp in the city park or on the city's school grounds so that we are in the heart of the city, with easy access to all that the community has to offer. 4-H clubs, high school teams, first responders, other civic organizations, and sometimes each and every community member help to make us comfortable.

Ride Idaho understands the effort that the host communities put into accommodating our group. So in return, when our funds allow, we give back to the organizations, groups and towns with direct monetary donations or community development projects. Our rider fees and sponsorship dollars fund projects like new playground equipment, first responder rescue equipment, team uniforms, bike racks, park benches and other city amenities.

Another way that Ride Idaho is supporting Idaho's communities is by supporting healthy active lifestyles and safe cycling. Ride Idaho has donated bikes, helmets and locks to the members of the Boy's and Girls club, donated funds to various trail systems within the state, as well as joined forces with organizations like the Idaho Pedestrian and Bicycle Alliance.