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We believe that the bicycle is the best way to provide any child, anywhere, with freedom, independence, health and joy. Together with our partners and riders we’re helping to build a world in which every child has use of a bicycle, skills to operate it confidently, and places to ride it safely.
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Partners
Songo.info

Songo is a South African non-profit founded by Specialized athlete Christoph Sauser that strives to improve the lives of children in townships by providing them a safe place to play, grow, and develop. Watch the program in action.

Bikes Belong

A national coalition making the country more bicycle friendly for the next generation, through campaigns like PeopleforBikes.org and Safe Routes to School. Sign the People for Bikes pledge today: Visit People for Bikes

IMBA

An educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great mountain biking experiences. Specialized is involved in many ways including IMBAs Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. Host an event this year: www.imba.com

NICA

Specialized is the founding national sponsor of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, the governing body for high school mountain bike racing, which is growing across the country. Check out the new documentary, Singletrack High: View the Trailer

World Bicycle Relief

A global non-profit that provides access to independence and livelihood through the power of bicycles. Specialized has been particularly involved with their work with students in sub-Saharan Africa. See their work with students here.

Specialized Dealers

Through our Dealer Grant Program we’re partnering with our dealers to support youth initiatives across the country. To date we’ve funded over 300 projects in almost every state. See what the program is all about here.

Athletes

Specialized athletes are involved in their communities well after the race ends. Athletes like Christoph Sauser and US Olympian Lea Davison have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people. Check out Little Bellas, Davison’s “mentoring on mountain bikes” program: www.littlebellas.com

High School MTB Comes to the Big Screen
Pit zones the size of football fields. Professional mechanics. A cacophony of cowbells. Fields of racers a dozen rows deep. Read more...
A Father's Note From Take a Kid Mountain Biking Dday
Becoming an adult can sometimes have an adverse effect on riding – if you pay rent, or a mortgage, you probably know what I’m talking about – responsibility kicks in, and sometimes ride time suffers – especially if you’re enjoying the bliss that is parenthood! Read more...
Specialized Dealer in Kentucky Bringing Bikes to School
Specialized dealer Pedal The Planet enhanced a bicycle program for students at Woodford County Middle School. Read more...
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