How are membership monies used?
GVBC hosts spring and fall parties (free beer and pizza!).
Club insurance
Membership dues in national cycling organizations
Club web page hosting and maintenance
Club newsletter
Road sign purchases for safety during training rides and tours
Advertising, Bike Swap and event insurance, facility rental for the annual Bike Swap, storage rental
Bicycle advocacy in the form of charitable donations and efforts.
Over the years we have supported the following:
Eagle Mount (hand cycling)
Helmets for kids
Development for our local racing teams
GVLT’s “Make Tracks for Trails” GVBC team matches
Bike to Work Week support
GVLT’s Longest Day of Trails support
Camp Make-a-Wish support
MT special Olympics
Touring, family, and kid bike rides
Bike rodeo/bike safety
Tuesday/Thursday race training series
GVBC uses funds from memberships, donations, and funds earned at the annual Bike Swap to support community cycling events and organizations.
Below is a list of how that money has been used to support such events and organizations.
2015
* GVBC supported Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s “Make tracks for Trails” with a donation of $1,000.
* GVBC supported Bozeman’s Bike to Work Week with a donation of $750.
* GVBC supported GVLT’s Longest Day of Trails with a donation of $1000.
* GVBC thanked The Bozeman Bike Kitchen for providing mechanical support for the 3 Rivers Century with a donation of $1000.
* $300 to the colin Craig Scholarship fund.
2014
* GVBC supported Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s “Make tracks for Trails” with a donation of $1,000.
* GVBC supported Bozeman’s Bike to Work Week with a donation of $750.
* GVBC supported GVLT’s Longest Day of Trails with a donation of $500.
* GVBC thanked The Bozeman Bike Kitchen for providing mechanical support for the 3 Rivers Century with a donation of $1150.
* $300 to the colin Craig Scholarship fund.
2013
* GVBC donated up to $100 each morning of Bike Week to help cover the cost of refreshments served to bicycle commuters at Rockford Coffee, Wild Joe’s, The Daily Coffee Bar, Sola Cafe, and the Community Food co-op.
* GVBC supported the Longest Day of Trails by providing $500 to cover insurance for the event.
* Donated the proceeds ($750) from the Three Rivers Century to the Bozeman Bike Kitchen.
* $300 to Colin Craig scholarship.
2012
* GVBC donated up to $100 each morning of Bike Week to help cover the cost of refreshments served to bicycle commuters at Rockford Coffee, Wild Joe’s, The Daily Coffee Bar, Sola Cafe, and the Community Food co-op.
* GVBC supported the Longest Day of Trails by providing $500 to cover insurance for the event.
* $250 to Colin Craig scholarship.
2011
* GVBC donated $150 to buy pizza and drinks for the Bike from Work Party during Bike Week
* GVBC donated up to $100 each morning of Bike Week to help cover the cost of refreshments served to bicycle commuters at Rockford Coffee, Wild Joe’s, The Daily Coffee Bar, Sola Cafe, and the Community Food co-op.
* GVBC supported the Longest Day of Trails by providing $500 to cover insurance for the event.