The Bikes To Rwanda Racing Team brings racing cyclists together to pursue their sport while helping to improve the lives of Rwandan coffee farmers.
BTR Cycling Team members Juan, Roger, and Gary out for a Saturday morning ride in New York City.
Whether as an individual, or as a member of a regional team, BTR riders race with a purpose that goes beyond results, helping to do the critical work of building BTR awareness, acting as BTR ambassadors, and disseminating BTR informational literature.
Riders also play an important role in helping to raise funds for BTR. Many go about initiating their own personal pledge ride where donors are asked to give a specific amount of money for every mile ridden in total, or in training, or in a race. Others want to do something on a grander scale, such as establishing a BTR fund raising ride in their city or town. Whatever a rider’s inclination, all ideas in this area vital to the success of BTR are welcome and appreciated.
As a member of the Bikes To Rwanda Racing Team riders have the opportunity receive discounts on sponsors’ products and services, but it’s the satisfaction that comes from helping the coffee farmers of Rwanda rebuild their lives and communities that’s the primary motivation to join.
To learn more email Andrew Schmid at andy@bikestorwanda.org .
