Black Girls Do Bike Inc.

What Black Girls Do Bike Inc. does

Black Girls Do Bike Inc. is a Pennsylvania-incorporated nonprofit organization founded by Monica Garrison in Spring 2013 to grow and support Black women cyclists. It operates through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178), a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity, which makes donations tax-deductible. The organization runs a distributed chapter network of 100+ local groups led by 190+ volunteer 'Lady Leaders' (Sheroes) across the United States, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom, and reports a combined community of roughly 30,000 members and 90,000 social media followers.

Its core offerings are community-based rather than software-based: locally organized group rides, an annual rotating National Meetup (most recently Jamaica in 2024 and Raleigh scheduled for June 2026), virtual ride challenges tracked via Strava, educational video series (Bike 101, Urban Biking Tips, Cycle Like a Pro, How-To Videos, Bike Girl Magic interviews), an achievement badge system, and the Knox Academy program that prepares members for League Cycling Instructor certification through the League of American Bicyclists. The technical footprint is a Wix-hosted marketing site and a Squarespace-powered e-commerce shop, with ticketing handled through Zeffy and Eventbrite.

Revenue is generated through a mix of tax-deductible individual donations, merchandise sales (jerseys, tees, hoodies, custom city kits on print-on-demand), an enhanced membership tier, paid event registration, and tiered corporate sponsorships for the national meetup (Bronze $500 to Platinum $15,000). Named corporate partners include REI, Trek Bicycle, BikeFlights, Cleverhood, Kuat, Lumos Helmet, VeloInk, and Floyd of Leadville. The organization is operated by a 1-10 person team led by founder and Executive Director Monica Garrison, with no public revenue figures and no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity.

Name

Black Girls Do Bike Inc.

Legal name

Black Girls Do Bike Inc.

Website

https://blackgirlsdobike.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black Girls Do Bike Inc. is a Pennsylvania nonprofit that organizes 100+ cycling chapters, group rides, an annual National Meetup, and education programs (including Knox Academy LCI training) to support Black women and girls cyclists across the U.S., Caribbean, and UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cycling Community & Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail (CRAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Cycling community organization
• Women's cycling advocacy
• Group cycling rides
• Cycling leadership training
• Cycling event meetups

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations through fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178). Individuals can donate to national organization or specific chapters. Donations are the primary funding source.
2. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce shop selling jerseys, t-shirts, hoodies, water bottles, socks, and custom city-specific kits. Products are print-on-demand with 8-10 week delivery for custom items and 3 days to 1 week for in-stock items.
3. Membership Fees: Enhanced membership options available through the BGDB shop. Membership includes benefits such as ride packets, exclusive access, and member-only swag.
4. Event Registration: Registration fees for national meetups, virtual rides, and chapter events. Includes ticket sales for activities like Welcome Parties, Yoga Sessions, and Farewell Rides.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship tiers for national meetups ranging from Bronze ($500) to Platinum ($15,000). Includes logo placement, social media recognition, vendor space, and speaking opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Black Girls Do Bike Inc. organizes a chapter-based community platform for Black women and girls who ride bikes, running 100+ local chapters worldwide that host group rides, fitness activities, and leadership development. The organization delivers an annual rotating-city National Meetup, virtual rides (e.g., Let's Roll, Health is Wealth), the Knox Academy LCI certification program, and an educational video library (Bike 101, Urban Biking Tips, Cycle Like a Pro, How-To, Bike Girl Magic). A Squarespace-powered BGDB Shop sells jerseys, hoodies, accessories, custom city kits, and an enhanced membership tier.

Product overview

Black Girls Do Bike Inc. is a nonprofit organization operating as a community platform with multiple interconnected products and services. The core offerings include a network of 100+ local chapters for community building and group rides, annual national meetup events, and virtual ride programs. The organization provides educational content through Knox Academy (League Cycling Instructor certification), video series covering Bike 101, Urban Biking, Cycle Like a Pro, and How-To maintenance. Additional features include achievement badges/milestones, downloadable screensavers, and a Strava club for ride tracking. The BGDB Shop (e-commerce) and Enhanced Membership provide merchandise and premium benefits. The organization also preserves Black cycling history through its Know Your History initiative and hosts the Bike Girl Magic interview series. The platform is built using Wix website technology and maintains active social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knox Academy: Leadership development program for League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification through the League of American Bicyclists
• The Winner's Circle
• Shero Central
• Block to 62
• BGDB Shop
• Bike Girl Magic
• BGDB Ride Types

Products and services

• BGDB Chapters Network A network of 100+ local cycling chapters worldwide where Black women can connect, ride together, and build community; each chapter is led by a Lady Leader (Shero) who organizes group rides and community events.
• National Meetups Annual national gathering events featuring group rides, workshops, social activities, and celebrations, held in rotating cities; average attendance of ~200 from 40+ U.S. cities per event.
• Virtual Rides Virtual bike ride events (e.g., 'Let's Roll' 2021, 'Health is Wealth' 2023) allowing members to participate remotely by tracking miles via Strava and earning custom medals and swag upon completion.
• Knox Academy (LCI Certification Program) Leadership development program that prepares members to become nationally certified League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) through the League of American Bicyclists, honoring the legacy of Kittie Knox while building cycling leadership among Black women.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ members engaged through community
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• REIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor providing product donations, gift cards for prizes, and national brand partnership. Featured on BGDB website sponsors section and event giveaways.
• Trek BicyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor of 2019 National Meetup in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hosted Trek 100 ride at Waterloo headquarters, provided headquarters tours, and shuttle services. Partnership continued with presence at multiple national meetups.
• BikeFlightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial bike shipping partner for all national meetups, enabling members to reliably ship bicycles to event locations. Partnership provides convenience and addresses logistics barriers for attendees.
• CleverhoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerchandise partner producing cycling capes and weather-resistant gear with BGDB branding.
• VeloInkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner visible across multiple BGDB events and virtual rides, providing product support for prizes and giveaways.
• Floyd of LeadvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerchandise partner featured in BGDB shop and promotional materials.
• League of American BicyclistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnox Academy program prepares women for League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification through the League of American Bicyclists. Partnership creates pathways for leadership development and cycling education.
• KuatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBike rack sponsor providing prizes for virtual ride events including the Let's Roll 2021 virtual ride.
• Lumos HelmetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHelmet sponsor providing prizes for virtual ride events and giveaways across multiple years.
• Unlimited BikingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial bicycle rental provider for the 2026 National Meetup in Raleigh, NC. Provides bike rentals, delivery, and pickup services to meetup attendees who need equipment.
• North Carolina Central UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides shuttle services for the 2026 National Meetup, transporting attendees between hotels, event venues, and ride locations.
• Capitol RelocationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bike transportation and shuttle services for the 2026 National Meetup, transporting attendees' bicycles to and from ride venues.
• Sprouts Farmers MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the 2026 Raleigh National Meetup, providing food and beverage support for event activities.
• Precision RaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent support sponsor for the 2026 Raleigh National Meetup.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bike New York: Nonprofit that runs large-scale community rides (TD Five Boro Bike Tour) and cycling education programs. Comparable to BGDB in the educational/community-ride overlap, though serving a broader geographic and demographic scope.
• Black Women in Sport Foundation: Nonprofit advancing Black women and girls in sport through programming, leadership development, and community building. Comparable to BGDB's mission of empowering Black women in a specific activity space (cycling) and its leadership pipeline focus.
• Major Taylor Bicycling Club: Black cycling community organization honoring Major Taylor's legacy; comparable to BGDB in its focus on Black cycling history, community riding, and representation in the sport. BGDB's Knox Academy (honoring Kittie Knox, a Major Taylor contemporary) places the two organizations in adjacent mission space.
• Black Outside, Inc. Nonprofit that reconnects Black youth and families to the outdoors through adventure programming. Directly comparable to BGDB's mission-driven, community-led model addressing underrepresentation in outdoor/cycling recreation.
• Outdoor Afro: A BIPOC-focused nonprofit that builds a national chapter network connecting Black communities to outdoor recreation. Highly comparable to BGDB's volunteer-led, mission-driven community model and demographic focus.
• Cycles of Change: Oakland-based nonprofit that uses cycling as a vehicle for youth and community development. Comparable to BGDB in applying cycling as a community-development and education platform with a targeted underserved audience.

Broad incumbents

• PeopleForBikes: Industry coalition representing bicycle industry stakeholders, focused on infrastructure, policy, and ridership growth. Comparable as a broad cycling advocacy body with sponsor relationships overlapping BGDB's.
• League of American Bicyclists: National cycling advocacy organization that runs the League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification program — the same credential BGDB's Knox Academy prepares women for. Functions as a broader incumbent partner/peer in cycling education and advocacy.
• Adventure Cycling Association: Cycling advocacy and tour organization focused on long-distance and bicycle travel. Comparable as a national cycling member-driven nonprofit with educational programming and event-based revenue.

Others

• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: National nonprofit focused on converting rail corridors into multi-use trails for walking and cycling. Comparable as a national advocacy nonprofit supporting cycling infrastructure and community access, though operating in a different functional niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blackgrlsdobike
• YouTubeyoutube.com/blackgirlsdobike
• Facebookfacebook.com/blackgirlsdobike
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackgirlsdobike
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-girls-do-bike

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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