Make a Gift
Support the Dane County Boys & Girls Club through the Bike for BGC ride. Choose a one-time gift or pledge per mile — every contribution counts toward our shared goal.
Other Ways to Give
- Support a Rider or TeamSearch the directory to back a specific cyclist or squad by name.
- Become a Corporate SponsorPartner with the ride to amplify your brand while powering youth programs.
- Give Where It’s Needed MostUnrestricted gifts let the Club respond to the community’s greatest needs.
Donations to the Bike for Boys and Girls Club event directly support the mentoring and after-school programming that the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County provides to local youth. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps sustain safe spaces where kids can learn, grow, and build relationships with caring adults outside of school hours. The ride itself is a celebration of that mission, and the funds raised through rider registration and donor support keep those programs running year after year across the community.
Choosing to give is one of the simplest ways to stand alongside the riders, volunteers, and families who make this annual event possible. Donations translate into real opportunities for young people, from homework help and leadership development to arts programming and sports leagues. Supporters who cannot attend the ride in person can still play a vital role by contributing online, sharing the cause with friends, or encouraging a registered rider to reach a personal fundraising goal.
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County has long served as a second home for thousands of young people, offering consistent support during the critical after-school hours. The Bike for BGC ride channels community energy into a single day of pedaling for purpose, with proceeds reinforcing programs that focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character. Donations ensure that membership remains accessible and that clubhouses stay open when families need them most.
Every dollar contributed to the ride represents an investment in the next generation of Dane County leaders, athletes, artists, and neighbors. Funds help expand mentoring matches, upgrade learning spaces, and provide snacks and supplies that remove barriers to participation. Donors become part of a larger story of community partnership, joining riders and volunteers who believe that every child deserves a place to belong, learn, and thrive.
Giving to Bike for BGC is also a way to honor the volunteers, sponsors, and families who dedicate countless hours to making the ride a success each year. Contributions can be made in honor of a rider, in memory of a loved one, or simply as a gesture of community pride. Whatever the motivation, each gift reinforces the shared belief that when neighbors come together, brighter futures for local kids become possible.