Join Team WITNESS in the 2016 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, and bike for human rights worldwide!

On Sunday, May 7th, ten bikers sporting fabulous orange jerseys will represent Team WITNESS…and you could be one of them. Each of our fierce and fashionable bikers will commit to raising $1,000 in support of WITNESS’ programs – making it possible for anyone, anywhere to use video and technology to protect and defend human rights.

As a member of Team WITNESS, you will receive:

• Free, guaranteed registration;
• Breakfast and lunch on the day of the event;
• A personalized jersey;
• Fundraising support;
• Invitations to special events;
• And more!

Last year’s team raised over $17,000 in support of WITNESS’ programs and had a blast doing it! Our team was led by a mother-son duo of Irish invaders, and bolstered by our own Executive Director. We challenge you to surpass their fundraising total and join us in the fight for justice and equality.

Interested in joining Team WITNESS?

Step 1: Contact natalie@witness.org to secure your spot and register with the team. The sooner you reach out, the better your chances – we already have a few bikers committed to joining the team, and spots will go quickly! Registration opens January 17.

Step 2: Set up your personalized page on Classy, and use WITNESS’ tips to start fundraising.

Step 3: Ask your family, friends, and colleagues to help you meet your fundraising goal of $1,000 by May 30. If you can think of 25 people who will give you $20, you’re already halfway there! And remember, you’re not on your own – you will have support, encouragement, and excellent fundraising ideas from Team WITNESS.

Step 4: Bike in the Tour on May 7.

With your support, WITNESS can provide activists with the skills they need to capture effective video footage and create sustainable change. Join us, for a fun day of biking and defending human rights!

While most of New York rolled over in bed and snuggled up under their covers, twelve dedicated bikers refused to be daunted by cold, wind, or rain. Instead, they took on five bridges, 40 miles, and – you guessed it – five boroughs in the 2016 TD Five Boro Bike Tour. And they did it all in the name of human rights defenders around the world.

As you might expect, this year’s team was an impressive bunch. We had four returning biker’s from last year’s event, two WITNESS Board members, and our fearless Executive Director leading the charge. We had eight proud New Yorkers biking their hometown, two San Franciscans in for a whirlwind tour of New York, and two Irish invaders to laugh in the face of this ‘light rain’. And of course we can’t forget the three young people taking their parents out for a spin, all the while taking an impressive stand for human rights.

Admit it. You’re impressed…and you wish you were out biking with the cool kids. Check out these awesome pictures from race day, and show your support by helping our bikers smash their fundraising goals!

WITNESS couldn’t be prouder of our amazing team for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to human rights. On a gloomy gray day, Team WITNESS brought the sunshine with their smiles and irrepressible good cheer. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating their accomplishments…and wishing them a well earned week of relaxation!

Join Team WITNESS in the 2016 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, and bike for human rights worldwide!

On Sunday, May 1st, ten bikers sporting fabulous orange jerseys will represent Team WITNESS…and you could be one of them. Each of our fierce and fashionable bikers will commit to raising $1,000 in support of WITNESS’ programs – ensuring that human rights defenders around the world can use their cell phones to film abuse and fight for justice.

As a member of Team WITNESS, you will receive:

• Free, guaranteed registration;
• Breakfast and lunch on the day of the event;
• A personalized jersey;
• Fundraising support;
• Invitations to special events;
• And more!

Last year’s team raised over $12,000 in support of WITNESS’ programs and had a blast doing it! Our team was led by a mother-son duo of Irish invaders, and bolstered by our own Executive Director. We challenge you to surpass their fundraising total and join us in the fight for justice and equality.

Interested in joining Team WITNESS?

Step 1: Contact alexandra@witness.org to secure your spot and register with the team. The sooner you reach out, the better your chances – we already have a few bikers committed to joining the team, and spots will go quickly! Registration opens January 12 and closes on Friday, April 8.

Step 2: Set up your personalized page on Crowdrise, and use WITNESS’ tips to start fundraising.

Step 3: Ask your family, friends, and colleagues to help you meet your fundraising goal of $1,000 by May 30. If you can think of 25 people who will give you $20, you’re already halfway there! And remember, you’re not on your own – you will have support, encouragement, and excellent fundraising ideas (seriously, we’re full of them! #humblebrag) from Team WITNESS.

Step 4: Bike in the Tour on May 1.

On  Sunday May 3rd, ten bikers will represent team WITNESS in the 2015 TD Five Boro Bike Tour. Each team member will commit to raising $1,000 in support of WITNESS  — enabling us to reach many more human rights defenders worldwide with the skills and tools they need.

As a member of Team WITNESS, you will receive free registration, breakfast and lunch on the day of the event, a personalized jersey, fundraising support, and invitations to special events. Your spot in the Bike Tour will be guaranteed — and you will gain teammates to train and discuss social justice with.

Last year’s team raised over $7,000 in support of WITNESS’ programs. Glancing at today’s headlines, it’s clear that the need for support is greater than ever, from Brazil to Ferguson to Hong Kong. We challenge you to be part of the solution and help us surpass last year’s total!

Interested in joining Team WITNESS?

Bernice Kelly bikes for WITNESS in the 2014 TD Five Boro Bike Tour.

Step 1: Contact alexandra@witness.org to secure your spot and register with the team. The sooner you reach out, the better – the final deadline for registration is fast approaching on Friday, April 17!

Step 2: Set up your personalized page on Crowdrise, and use WITNESS’ tips to start fundraising.

Step 3: Ask your family, friends, and colleagues to help you meet your fundraising goal of $1,000 by May 30. If you can think of 25 people who will give you $20, you’re already halfway there! And remember, you’re not on your own – you will have support, encouragement, and excellent fundraising ideas (seriously, we’re full of them! #humblebrag) from Team WITNESS.

Step 4: Bike in the Tour on May 3.

And just in case you need extra convincing… this special WITNESS video from last year’s Bike Tour should remind you of the many joys of bike riding!

A team of cyclists will be biking along to raise funds for WITNESS. To celebrate them and their efforts, we’ll be hosting a happy hour in their honor. If you’re in New York, we’d love to see you there.

Details

Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Location: Front Toward Enemy
Address: 40-11 30th Avenue, Astoria, Queens
Admission: $20 gets you two drink tickets

Cycle on!

Image: Beer, by Quinn Dombrowski.