Many Ways to Lend a Hand
All kids deserve to be able to experience the freedom and joy of riding their bikes in a safe place. They deserve to run and play and explore the wonders of nature. But it's not just about the outdoors being fun, research shows it greatly impacts mental, physical and spiritual health and is essential to their healthy development.
Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service said "patient diagnoses and chronic illness risk are too often related to where an individual lives and their proximity to green spaces." Due to generations of systemic and institutional oppression, this problem disproportionately affects Black, Latino and Native American children.
While part of Detroit has experienced a renaissance, too many Black, Native and Latino families have been left behind. Crime is still high. Poverty is still high. We still face food deserts and have to worry about abandoned, dilapidated buildings. It's not a fun, beautiful or even safe place for many of our kids to play and grow.
We want to change that. And you can help.
Luki Bike Adventures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to introducing foster kids and Black, Latino and Native American kids to the joy and healing power of the outdoors through mountain biking.
We Need Volunteers!
We have a busy season ahead of us and could use a few extra helping hands. We especially need experienced mountain bikers and bike mechanics. But if you’re someone who thinks riding through the woods is a great day, then reach out to us!
Donate A Bike
We've been fortunate enough to collect a lot of bikes. So many, that we've run out of space. Until some of our current bikes are fixed up and donated, we can't accept any more bikes. We would, however, make an exception for specialty bikes and bikes that are in new, or nearly new condition.