Planet Bike Awards Grants and Product Support to 11 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Planet Bike has awarded $26,000 in grants and product support to eleven non-profit organizations working to make bicycling safer, more accessible, and more deeply woven into daily life across the U.S. These groups are expanding cycling access, championing better infrastructure, and advancing education and policy efforts to help build a more bicycle-friendly America. 

This year, we're especially excited to welcome three new partners to our advocacy grant program - West Town Bikes, Free Cycles and Wheels for Winners. Each operates as a community-based bike shop powered by dedicated volunteers who provide hands-on education and empower people of all ages to have access to affordable sustainable transportation.

As a proud member of 1% for the Planet® (an alliance of businesses that are financially committed to creating a healthy planet), Planet Bike donates time, resources and 1% of annual sales to organizations working toward a healthier planet. This commitment reflects our belief that the bicycle provides powerful solutions for creating vibrant communities and a more sustainable future.

To date, Planet Bike has contributed more than $2.7 million to help grow strong cycling organizations and equitable transportation networks across the country. 

2026 Advocacy Grant Recipients

West Town Bikes – https://westtownbikes.org/

West Town Bikes supports youth of all abilities through hands-on bicycle education. Their programs build creativity, self-sufficiency and economic opportunity utilizing the bicycle as a tool for positive community transformation.

Free Cycles Community Bike Shop – https://www.freecycles.org/

Free Cycles encourages the people of western Montana to choose sustainable transportation by removing barriers to bicycles, parts and repair workspaces. Their shop has become a welcoming community hub where people learn, connect and work toward moving freely and safely in an unpolluted world. 

Wheels for Winners – https://wheelsforwinners.org/

Wheels for Winners provides bicycles to individuals who perform community service. Their earn-a-bike model promotes civic engagement, access free bicycle repair services, and keeps bikes out of landfills through reuse and recycling.

League of American Bicyclists - https://www.bikeleague.org/

The League of American Bicyclists represents the national movement for safer roads, stronger communities, and a bicycle-friendly America. By defining standards, sharing best practices, and elevating diverse voices, they help build a powerful, unified coast-to-coast voice for bicycling.

Bikes for Kids WI - https://bikesforkidswi.org/

Formerly Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison, this statewide organization mobilizes volunteers to refurbish and donate bicycles to kids in need Since 2008, they've partnered with more than 169 organizations and delivered over 10,000 bikes to new riders.

Wisconsin Bike Fed – https://wisconsinbikefed.org/

The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin unites citizens, business and policymakers to move bicycling forward in Wisconsin. Planet Bike’s support helps fuel the Bike Fed’s community outreach, educational programming, and legislative initiatives.

In addition, Planet Bike is supporting the following organizations through membership, product donation or other forms of support: 1% for the Planet, Change Climate, Adventure Cycling, Portland Gear Hub and League of Michigan Cyclists.