Who We Are
Getting it in Cyclists, Inc (GII) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2014. Our club is dedicated to educating people about the world of cycling, fitness, safe practices, and opportunities to join the sport for leisure or competitively. We address barriers to entry for minorities, youth, women, and other underrepresented groups in cycling. In addition, we do our part to help change the face of cycling by lobbying for bike facilities such as trails, bike lanes and for legislation that benefits bicyclists, including the Three-Foot Law and Vision Zero. GII is the largest diverse cycling club based in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, with hundreds of members that span across the country.
About Our Event
This year, we are hosting our 2nd Annual three-day event called the GII Backyard Boogie from August 11-13, 2023. This event aims to broaden the reach of cycling beyond our neighborhoods through education, fun activities, fellowship, cycling rides between 22 and 100-miles, and bringing racing to those less familiar with all that cycling can offer. We are able to reach people of all ages, backgrounds, and cycling abilities through this fun, interactive event. At our inaugural event August 2022, we hosted over 250 guests plus 378 racers over the weekend. Because it was such a success, we expect well over that number in 2023 and anticipate for it to grow annually. For the 2023 event, we are adding more activities for children such as a children’s cycling clinic and kid’s ride on Friday and a family fun ride on Saturday. In addition to that, we will continue with our Sunday activities such as our under 8-year-old kid’s race and junior’s races for kids between the ages 9- 18 years old. Visit the link to our 2022 recap Here.
Our Request
We are requesting that your company help support our event by providing a tax-deductible monetary donation to organize this exquisite event. As a non-profit organization, most of our work is handled by hard-working volunteers. Your contribution will go towards support and gear for the riders, race prizes, refuel stations, venue accommodations, police support, medical support, permits, cycling education, and more. We have seven levels of sponsorship options listed below. If you cannot support in a monetary method, we welcome contributions of product samples to hand out for prizes, raffles, or giveaways. Not only will you be supporting a great cause by donating, but most sponsorship levels will result in the listing of your logo in front of hundreds of people on the event's partner Banner, T-shirts, and our social media platforms which reach thousands of our followers.
Sponsorship Opportunities
How to Contribute
Any contribution will be greatly appreciated. We are anxious to work together to promote bicycling and highlight your company in front of hundreds of people. The deadline for contributions that include logo placement on printed material is July 15, 2023, however we are accepting monetary/ product donations up to the day of the event. Check donations can be made payable to Getting It In Cyclists, Inc. and mailed to 15209 Baden Westwood Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613. Donations are also accepted via Cash App to $GIIBike and PayPal to @giibike. Note Backyard Boogie 2023 Donation in the memo please. Please email your high-resolution company logo to appear on listed items to info@giibike.org. Upon receiving your donation, you will be sent a thank you letter with the information for your tax deduction.
More about our club and event can be found at www.giibike.org. For more information contact Michelle Nedd via EMAIL. We look forward to working with you.