Friends of KOB- Amber Neben

March 8th, 2010

2008 Olympian Amber Neben understands the opportunity a bike provides a child- check out the article from Velo News about her recent bike give away. Way to go Amber!
http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/neben-gives-40-bikes-to-homeless-kids-for-christmas_102081

Refugee Family from Burundi Finds Peace

February 24th, 2010

There is nothing more magical than taking a child to the store and telling them they can pick out whatever bike they want.  The P.E.D.A.L. bike giveaways continue to amaze me and truly speak to the power and impact a bike provides a child.  This is another one of those great stories…
Sam, his wife, and [...]

Sand Creek Sports

February 3rd, 2010

Want to see more opportunities for kids to get outside on their bikes?
Thanks to the support and partnership with Sand Creek Sports, Kids on Bikes is working on establishing a kids fun ride series this summer.  Tentative dates for kids mountain bike rides are June 19 at Bear Creek Park, July 11 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, [...]

Indy GIVE! Campaign

February 1st, 2010

The grand total is in! Thanks to our generous donors Kids on Bikes received a total of $7,384.77 from the Indy GIVE! Campaign.  What does that mean? It means 50 new bikes, helmets, and locks that will bring joy to children in the Pikes Peak Region. 
The inaugural Indy GIVE! Campaign raised a total of $198,698.59 with 2,577 unique donors for [...]

StarFit Kids

January 26th, 2010

Kids on Bikes volunteer, Leila Davis, recently started a nonprofit called StarFit Kids!  There is tons of great nutrition and healthy living resources for parents and teachers.  Way to go Leila- we are so proud of you!
www.starfitkids.org

Volunteers Make an Impact

October 12th, 2009

Thank you to Leila Davis, Amy Seltzer, and Aaron Rosenthal for volunteering their time to help enhance the ABCs curriculum.  The program wouldn’t be as great or as exciting for the students without these committed volunteers.  The teachers at Sand Creek have decided to focus each month on a selected topic around the ABCs program.  Outside presenters [...]

ABCs Program Kick-Off

September 9th, 2009

The ABCs Program at Sand Creek Elementary had its kick-off celebration on September 4.  Board members Kathleen Rand Burke and Ron Wisner and Executive Director Lindsey Arkfeld were there to introduce the program to the students and share in the excitement of the program. 
The students had a discussion about the steps to setting successful goals, [...]

A Note of Thanks…

August 26th, 2009

I wanted to share a thank you note from a case worker at the Office of Guardian ad Litem about the bikes we provided for two children she works with:
“I wanted to thank you once again for getting the bikes for the two children and the generosity of the Kids on Bikes program.  I can share [...]

Bikes for Tykes Goes the Extra Mile!

August 21st, 2009

We received the following request for donation of a bike through our website last month:
Hello, my name is Susan. I am writing to you to see if you can help me, or refer me to someone who can help me out. I am looking for an organization or company to donate a bicycle for an [...]

Cheyenne Canon Kids Fun Ride Sponsors

July 23rd, 2009

Thank you to the businesses that helped sponsor raffle prizes for the Kids Fun Ride up Cheyenne Canon.  The prizes were a great reward for a steep ride up the Canon!

 Bristol Brewing Company- Provided free root beer to all ride participants and their families.

Patsy’s Original Candies- Provided gift certificates for candy.  YUM!

 Coffee Cantina- Provided gift [...]

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