CARE Exchange

Links

Friends of the CARE Exchange


Voler Local cycling apparel company. Generously donates clothing for CARE programs	BicycleFit Paul Swift KNOWS bicycle fit! He has donated free fits & led bike fit clinics for AIDS/LifeCycle.	Pacific Sun Supported us from the start. Special thanks to Michael Gaedeke!

Events & Associated Charities

Trips for Kids provides mountain bike outings and environmental education for kids who would not otherwise be exposed to such activities.

The Good Cyclist compiles a list of charity cycling events - over 750 different events from 35 countries - any thing from 5 mile rides to multi-day challenges.

The Big Brother Cycling Network maintains a calendar of Western States events and club listings

Sites with further information about HIV/AIDS

For statistical information visit the Center for Disease Control

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an extremely thorough website, with education, prevention and treatment information.

Charity Guidelines

GuideStar is a national database of non-profit organizations. You can evaluate non-profits and access their IRS tax information to make an informed decision about whether to support a specific organization or not.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions.
Read the revised standards for charitable solicitations. This includes guidelines to spend at least 65% of revenue on program expenses and no more than 35% on fundraising and its administration.

Charity Riders - other rider web pages and resources

Positive Pedalers is a support group for HIV+ riders.

AIDS Ride DC FAQ answers some frequently asked questions on various AIDS Ride topics.

http://www.girlbike.com/ is a website put together by Rider Crystal Waters and includes advice about bike gear bargains and a whole lot more.

Looking for information about buying bikes?

The Recycler has a website with used bike listings.

Interested in biking and the community?

Check out the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC)- an advocacy organization working to improve the bicycling environment and quality of life in Los Angeles County.