{"id":180995,"date":"2020-12-24T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=180995"},"modified":"2020-12-22T11:09:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T11:09:20","slug":"last-minute-online-gifts-for-cyclists-that-will-do-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2020\/12\/24\/last-minute-online-gifts-for-cyclists-that-will-do-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute Online Gifts for Cyclists That Will Do Good"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know that at least some of you were putting off Christmas shopping until the calendar suddenly reads Christmas Eve and you have found yourselves emptyhanded. We are unfit to cast judgement (and wouldn\u2019t even dare) as we\u2019ve been through it once or twice too. But hear us out; there\u2019s always time to do some good in our ever-connected world. Luckily, there are a few bicycle-related initiatives and charities that can save your reputation on the morning of Thursday 24th<\/sup> December and provide you with the perfect online gift.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If the site you\u2019ve chosen doesn\u2019t offer a certificate or another gift-able, printable item stating that you\u2019ve donated in your loved one\u2019s name, you can always print out the confirmation e-mail and put it in a nice envelope with a little bit of info about the charity of your choice and\/or handwritten letter with a heartfelt message and an explanation of your gift. In this case, the look of the online gift doesn\u2019t matter as much as the intentions behind it.<\/p>\n

Trips for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trips for Kids is the biggest cycling initiative serving youths<\/a> in the United States. We know all too well our childhoods wouldn\u2019t be the same without experiencing the joy and camaraderie of cycling outings but some kids from vulnerable backgrounds never get the chance. Trips for kids organise outdoor rides with dedicated teams and local chapters all over the US and let kids know the wonders of fresh air, nature and being active. The charity aims to cultivate the feeling of belonging and a healthy attitude towards teamwork, responsibility, and sharing. This amazing initiative has introduced bikes to over 140,500 at-risk youths since 1988.<\/p>\n

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When you click the \u2018Donate\u2019 button, you have the option to dedicate the donation to someone and then you can choose to print out the dedication or have it sent directly to their e-mail as an online gift. Or have the e-mail sent to you with the giftee\u2019s name, print it out and wrap it nicely for them to not to ruin the surprise!<\/p>\n

The Bike Project\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bike Project is based in the UK where it focuses on improving the lives of one of the most vulnerable<\/a> demographic groups \u2013 refugees who have fled the horrors and persecution of their homelands. The charity takes and fixes up second-hand bikes and donates them to asylum seekers in Birmingham and London. This allows people struggling to make ends meet to save up on bus fares, which are quite costly especially in London, and at the same time, gets them to all the essential places they need to go \u2013 legal advice, food, banks, healthcare, and more. We say \u201cgreat job\u201d!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thrilled to have had such a fantastic response from the local community! <\/p>\n

Every bike goes to supporting refugees. We're here until 1pm @WilsonsLondon<\/a> in #Tottenham<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Join us to donate your old bikes. pic.twitter.com\/5qiir0t4s4<\/a><\/p>\n

— The Bike Project \ud83e\udde1 (@The_BikeProject) December 19, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n