Empowering Youth by Bringing Bikes to Families in Need
Cycling BC is proud to work alongside Cycling Canada and HopOn Canada Official Supporter, MAPEI Canada, to host the second edition of the MAPEI Build-to-Give Initiative in Vancouver, aimed at getting more kids on bikes and inspiring them to ride, especially those who may not have access or resources to do so.
Through this special initiative, MAPEI Canada has graciously donated 45 bicycles (24” mountain bikes) through its community charity partner, My First Bicycle, who will distribute them to lower-income families in BC’s Lower Mainland.
Families interested in participating in this initiative must apply and meet My First Bicycle’s Low Income Cut-off Guidelines to be considered eligible, with a maximum of two (2) bikes per family to be distributed. Applications are open until 5:00 PM (PST) on Friday, June 20, 2025.
After the application window closes, selected families will be notified and invited to collect their bicycles at a special bike giveaway night at Vancouver’s Bicicletta bike shop. The families will be greeted by HopOn Canada instructors who will assist with adjusting the bikes to each child’s needs, as well as offering basic bike handling and maintenance instructions. Each free 24″ mountain bike will include a helmet, lock, bell and tools, donated by HopOn Canada and My First Bicycle, so kids can begin their cycling journey.
All interested families are required to have a parent/guardian complete the My First Bicycle Application Form at: https://bit.ly/MAPEI-buildtogive
We appreciate your interest in applying! Please note that we will reach out to successful applicants after the application deadline.
To learn more about the MAPEI Build-to-Give Partners making this initiative possible, visit the links below:
MAPEI Canada
My First Bicycle
Cycling Canada
Cycling BC
Bici Bike Shop
Watch the video below for a complete recap of the first edition of the event in 2024, which was hosted in Laval, Québec:
👉 Download a 1-pager PDF about the MAPEI Build-to-Give initiative