HOLIDAY CHALLENGE Update
The HOLIDAY CHALLENGE ran the entire month of December 2020. We asked members to record their riding distances. For every 10 miles recorded, we agreed we would donate $1 to non-profit organizations, and would honor up to 10,000 miles or $1,000. We thank all of those who participated.
ALLOCATION Forty members submitted 11,733 miles for December, prorated as follows to each organization:
| Organization | Miles | Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Bike | 8,451 | $720.24 |
| Boston Cyclists Union | 1,045 | $89.02 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | 2,238 | $190.74 |
| Total | 11,733 | $1,000.00 |
ORGANIZATIONS
We offered three organizations for members to choose from:
i. Mass Bike
ii. Bikes Not Bombs
iii. Boston Cyclists Union
We also asked members to nominate other organizations for use to consider in future challenges:
i. Waltham Land Trust (2 votes)
ii. Metro Community Development Corporation
iii. Greater Boston Food Bank
iv. NEMBA
v. Perkins School for Blind: introduce cycling using (tandem bikes) for those who are visually impaired.
vi. World Bicycle Relief
It is suggested for next year we consider East Coast Greenway. They have several routes & trails connecting Boston to Portland, Worcester, Providence, & Cape Cod.