British Columbia Tour Company to Distribute Bicycles to Needy Families

Press release: Bicycles Without Borders, a non-profit subsidiary of Fernie Fat-Tire Adventures, Western Canada's leading mountain bike tour operator, is soliciting donations of bicycles and cash to assist in their goal of distributing bicycles to needy families in developing countries in Central and South America.

The seed for Bicycles Without Borders was planted when company founder and
president Mike Brcic was in Guyana this past winter filming a documentary on
the Macushi people of the Rupununi region. Seeing the importance of the bicycle as a mode of transport and communication, as well as a source of activity and fun for local children, he envisioned an organization that would put
much-needed bicycles in families' hands via local NGO partners.

BWB is seeking donations of well-maintained new or used bicycles, as well as
financial contributions to assist with shipping costs. In addition, all 2006 week and two-week tours booked with Fernie Fat-Tire Adventures result in a $10
donation to BWB.

For more information or to make a donation, please visit Fernie Fat-Tire's
website at www.ferniefattire.com, or call 1-888-423-7849

Posted by bikergrl at February 7, 2006 11:38 PM