Learn How We Practice Sustainable Cycling

We love the beauty, simplicity and power of bicycles.

For two centuries, they have been cleanly, quietly and efficiently moving people all over the place. This lesson of environmental sustainability informs our company culture and pulses throughout our business practices. We run our headquarters entirely on solar and wind power. We use minimal and easily recyclable paper packaging. Further, we make products that are built to last and designed to help make cycling a daily part of people’s lives.
See our 2022 Sustainability Report here

Proud to be a member

1% for the Planet® is an alliance of businesses that are financially committed to creating a healthy planet. As a member, Planet Bike contributes 1% of our annual sales to organizations working to benefit the natural environment. This commitment aligns with our mission, values and belief that the bicycle provides powerful solutions for creating a healthier planet.

WE GENERATE

12 K

KILOWATTS/YEAR

Reducing

135

Tons of CO2

Our 10 kilowatt solar power system atop our headquarters was installed in 2008. To date, we have generated 12,000 kWh per year allowing us to reduce our annual carbon footprint by 135 tons of carbon dioxide.

Recognitions

We are proud that we are helping to usher in a new era where environmental commitments become the customary way of doing business. Over the years, we’ve been recognized for our sustainable practices including:

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News' GREENy Award

For longtime commitment to practicing business with environmental awareness & sensitivity

League of American Bicyclist’s Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business Award

Madison Gas & Electric’s Green View Business Recognition

MPower Business ChaMpion

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Sustain Dane Takes a Tour at Planet Bike

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.

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

Planet Bike has 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.

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

On May 9th, children, parents, grandparents and neighbors in the City of South Tucson came together to beautify and enhance their school crossing at Mission View Elementary School. Painting howling coyotes, desert sunsets, smiling suns and cactus, families transformed asphalt and sidewalk into a colorful canvass of symbols and imagery that celebrates their community.