Protecting the Planet 1% at a Time

Posted on Apr 30th 2024 | advocacy, better world, learn, quarterly dispatch,

1% for the Planet was born from a simple concept: businesses should give back to the earth from which they profit. Founded in 2001 by Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Craig Matthews of Blue Ribbon Flies, the organization has since rallied an impressive network of over 5,200 businesses in 110 countries, collectively […] read more...

Working Bikes is Making a Difference in Their Community and World Wide

Posted on Feb 22nd 2024 | ADVOCACY, BETTER WORLD, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

Working Bikes Chicago was founded in 1999 by Lee Ravenscroft and Amy Little with the mission to strengthen communities both near and far through the power of bicycles. Their goal was to sustainably rescue bikes that people in the community were either planning to discard or sell for scrap metal. They started sellin […] read more...

Join the Movement in Creating a More Bicycle-Friendly America

Posted on Jan 13th 2023 | BETTER WORLD, LEARN, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

Is 2023 the year that you’ll encourage your business, university, or community to join the movement to create a more bicycle-friendly America? If so, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) is here to help!A decade ago, the League launched the current version of its Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program. It’s focus […] read more...

Planet Bike Celebrates National Bike Month Awarding Over $44,500 Supporting 17 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on May 6th 2022 | ADVOCACY, BETTER WORLD, NEWS, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

In celebration of National Bike Month, we have awarded over $44,500 to non-profit organizations across the U.S. These groups are working tirelessly to grow, support and create cycling access for all people. They achieve this through educational programming and policy work which results in a more diverse and equita […] read more...

Planet Bike Continues on the Path to a Sustainable Future

Posted on Apr 22nd 2022 | ADVOCACY, BETTER WORLD, BIKE LIFE, LEARN, NEWS,

Doing business in a different way has been a part of our company culture since its founding in 1996. Environmental sustainability and social responsibility are at the core of our mission as it promotes the power of the bicycle to bring equity and positive change to people, communities, and the environment.In honor […] read more...

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison Sets New Record

Posted on Jun 9th 2021 | Advocacy, Better World, Events, News,

We have been proud supporters of Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison since their first bicycle giveaway in 2017. Through our commitment to 1% for the Planet we partner with organizations like FB4K-Madison because they help create a healthier planet and work to make America a friendlier place for cyclists.FB4K-Madison’ […] read more...

Capital Trails Coalition Releases Their First Impact Report

Posted on May 5th 2021 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life, News, Quarterly Dispatch,

We are a proud member of 1% for the Planet® which is an alliance of businesses that are financially committed to creating a healthy planet. As a result, every year the Planet Bike staff has the privilege of sitting around the “advocacy” table to discuss all of the wonderful organizations that are helping to m […] read more...

VOTE

Posted on Oct 30th 2020 | news, events, advocacy, better world,

Know before you go! All the information you need to know about your polling place: www.vote.org

Sustain Dane Takes a Tour at Planet Bike

Posted on Feb 28th 2020 | Advocacy, Better World, News, video,

We have been a long time supporters of our regional sustainability organization Sustain Dane. Their mission is to inspire, connect and support people and organizations in our community to accelerate sustainable actions within our community.Over the years we have participated in a number of their programs. This past fal […] read more...

Planet Bike Volunteers at Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison

Posted on Feb 18th 2020 | Advocacy, Better World, news,

  Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison (FB4K) is now in its fourth year in the Madison community and has donated over 3,000 refurbished bicycles to kids and families within the local community. Planet Bike has been involved with FB4K in Madison since the first year, from bike lock product donations, to volunteer hours in col […] read more...

NICA IS ABOUT MORE THAN PUTTING KIDS ON BIKES

Posted on Oct 28th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life, Events,

This past weekend, the Wisconsin chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) held its state championships in Waterloo, WI just 40 minutes outside of our hometown of Madison, WI. If you haven’t yet heard of NICA, this organization is doing some amazing work in growing the next generation of cyc […] read more...

Planet Bike Awards over $25,000 Supporting 13 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on Jun 20th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, News,

We are excited to announce that we have awarded over $25,000 to bicycle organizations who are working to attract people to cycling through policy and infrastructure projects that move bicycling forward across the country. This adds to the over 2 million dollars the company has donated to non-profit organizations h […] read more...

200+ Neighbors and Families in South Tucson Transform School Crossing with Tactical-Urbanism Traffic Circle

Posted on Jun 12th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life,

This post is brought to you by the Living Streets Alliance – Tucson. Planet Bike is a proud supporter of the Living Streets Alliance who has a mission to promote healthy communities by empowering people to transform streets into vibrant places for walking, bicycling, socializing and playing. Th […] read more...

Planet Bike Staff Volunteers at Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison

Posted on May 5th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life,

In 2008, Terry Esau started Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) out of his garage in Minnesota. The mission was to “Give kids in need access to a bike they can call their very own.” With that unassuming goal, FB4K has made a huge impact! The organization has expanded with satellite chapters in eight state […] read more...

High School Mountain Biking League in Wisconsin

Posted on Dec 13th 2018 | Better World, Bike Life,

The High School Mountain Biking scene has seen huge growth over the last few years. NICA now has programs in 25 states and over 18,000 students participated in 2018. Our home league in Wisconsin has an amazing scene and a new video from IFHT films showcases the incredible family like atmosphere of the State Champions […] read more...

Chicago Bicycle Ambassadors

Posted on Sep 27th 2018 | Better World, Bike Life,

Since 2001 the Chicago DOT has helped fund the Bicycle Ambassadors program which includes a squad of cyclists who educate the public on traffic safety and encourage biking, walking, and transit. We have supported the outreach efforts of the Ambassadors for many years, and for 2018 we partnered with them by providing […] read more...

Planet Bike Awards $24,000 to Six Bicycle Advocacy Groups

Posted on Apr 3rd 2018 | Advocacy, Better World,

We have awarded $24,000 to six bicycle non-profit organizations. The recipient organizations are working to provide programs that attract people to cycling and infrastructure projects to move bicycling forward across the country. We award grants based on three focus areas: People, Places and Policy. Our advocacy goa […] read more...

Life in the Bike Lane

Posted on Aug 11th 2017 | Better World, Bike Life,

New York City, known as the melting pot of the world, has seen the number of bicycle commuters increase rapidly over the past five years. Although still a fraction of the total transportation population, bicycling has outpaced both population and employment growth within the city. New York now has more bicycle c […] read more...

Better Than New

Posted on Apr 7th 2015 | Advocacy, Better World, Video,

All of us here at Planet Bike are huge fans of Patagonia; our brands really mesh well together. This is definitely next level and super awesome! […] read more...

Throwback Thursday

Posted on Dec 18th 2014 | Better World, Blog,

Planet Bike has long been committed to doing business in a different way. Aside from our mission to help strengthen bike advocacy we also aim to make our business as sustainable as possible. We utilize the best subcomponents we can find to bring you products that work great, are durable and stand the test of time. W […] read more...

WisNic Partners

Posted on Sep 23rd 2014 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life, Blog,

WisNic Partners works to enhance the quality of life in Wisconsin & Nicaragua through people-to-people programs promoting cultural awareness & sustainable community development. Planet Bike has partnered with WisNic for the past few years in supplying them with some of our refurbished product returns. It’s gre […] read more...

A Simple Solution to Many Complex Problems

Posted on Aug 30th 2013 | Better World, Bike Life, Blog, Video,

Being a company in the bicycle industry, it should be obvious that Planet Bike will support bicycles as a form of transportation. However, we go much beyond that in our efforts to reduce our impact on this earth. We were recently featured on Madison Gas & Electric’s Green View. Much of the footage was filmed during […] read more...

Out of reach

Posted on Nov 6th 2012 | Advocacy, Better World, Blog, Video,

When you provide a bicycle to a student, healthcare worker or entrepreneur, you help reverse the cycle of poverty in rural Africa. With your help, World Bicycle Relief has provided over 115,000 specially designed, locally assembled, rugged bicycles and trained over 800 field mechanics ensuring access to maintenance […] read more...

Fun and Cheap

Posted on Dec 21st 2011 | Better World, Bike Life, Blog,

A recent study published in Journal of Urban Health compares the total costs for ciclovia events to the reduced healthcare costs for participants, with some surprising results. I have enjoyed Madison’s Ride The Drive but I had no idea it could more than pay for itself. In the case of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets, th […] read more...

Bird’s Nest Project

Posted on Dec 7th 2011 | Better World, Blog,

I stumbled on this news release this morning and it’s just too cool not to share. Industry News Release Written By: Chris Denny – Denny, ink. Arc’teryx is based in North Vancouver, one of the most affluent and environmentally conscious cities in the world. Known for its performance outerwear, Arc’teryx, through its Bi […] read more...

Follow up to Cycling in Cambodia

Posted on Jul 6th 2011 | Better World, Bike Life, Blog,

Here is a cross-post from Quality Bicycle Products Facebook page on their effort to support cycling in Cambodia: QBP Presents Leader of Cambodian Cycling Team with Trove of Bike EquipmentThis past Wednesday, QBP was honored by a visit from Luy Sokum, a championship cyclist and coach from Cambodia. After living in the […] read more...

Mission Accomplished!

Posted on Jan 19th 2011 | Better World, Blog,

Four years ago, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz proposed a challenge: reduce Madison’s carbon footprint by 100,000 tons by April, 2011. The Mpower Campaign hoped to achieve its goal by buying renewable wind and solar power; increasing the efficiency of current energy use; installing solar systems. Planet Bike was one o […] read more...

WBR

Posted on Nov 15th 2010 | Better World, Blog, Video,

Planet Bike is a proud supporter of World Bicycle Relief. If you are able to contribute, they can always use your Support! […] read more...

World Bicycle Relief Commercial

Posted on Jul 23rd 2010 | Better World, Blog, Video,

We thought we would share a second video today, heck it is Friday! The folks at World Bicycle Relief have been providing bicycles to underdeveloped regions since 2005. The bicycle donations drastically increase access to “healthcare, education, and development opportunities”. The video spot is running now during t […] read more...

Bike 49

Posted on May 26th 2010 | Better World, Bike Life, Blog,

Our friends at Bike 49 set out on the road earlier this month. The crew of five will be bicycling to 49 of the 50 United States in one continuous 15,000 mile trip. Along the way they will be speaking to Elementary and High School students about bicycling, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable solutions, as well as filmin […] read more...