At SVBE, every refurbished bike, every free repair class and every donor recipient who rides safely is made possible by people and organizations who believe in this work. We are proud to announce recent grant support from three outstanding community foundations whose generosity will help us continue building a more sustainable and equitable Silicon Valley, one bicycle at a time.
Bicycles have always been more than transportation. For many women, riding a bicycle meant independence, mobility, and the chance to challenge the limits society placed on them. In the late 1800s, when social norms often restricted women’s movement and autonomy, cycling opened new possibilities and began shifting public perceptions of women’s capabilities.
Read more: Women Who Changed Cycling — Celebrating Women’s History Month
We’re thrilled to announce that Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange has been selected as a beneficiary of Sports Basement’s Basementeer program! This partnership means that every time you shop at Sports Basement, you can support SVBE just by being a customer.