No van, no rides: help us replace Betty so kids can keep getting to the trails!

Donate to the cause? Got a Lead on Vehicle?

One Van, to 70 Events, 550 Riders

For years, “Adventure Betty” has carried kids and towed a 14-bike trailer to trails across Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Many of our riders had never ridden in a redwood forest before. Since 2012, Betty has been at every event.

We need a new Betty!

7 Passenger Van or SUV

Betty has passed 155,000 miles and earned her retirement. We’re looking for a vehicle that:

1) Seats 7, including the driver (and is designed for no more than 10)

2) Is rated to tow at least 2,500 lb

3) Is reliable, with several years of life left

4) Has a clean title (maintenance records a big plus)

Minivans, SUVs, and passenger vans that meet the above are all welcome

7-8 Passenger Van or SUV

Make a Donation

Donating to Community Bike Collective changes lives through the mountain biking experience. As an all-volunteer organization, your donations go directly to benefit kids.

Of course, we accept monetary donations, as well! Checks made payable to “Community Bike Collective” may be sent to:


Community Bike Collective
P.O. Box 244
Capitola, CA 95010
Tax ID number 46-4215289

Donations to this organization are tax-deductible.

We need your help!

donate A Vehicle

Donating it to CBC puts it straight to work getting kids on bikes

Sell us one at a friendly price

We have a modest budget and can move quickly for the right vehicle.

Point us to a lead

Know someone who’s replacing a vehicle, a person, employer, fleet manager, or dealership? An introduction is hugely valuable.

Share This Page

Forward it to your riding group, neighborhood list, or workplace. The right vehicle is often one connection away

Tell us about a vehicle!

Please complete the form. Only your name, email, and how you’d like to help are required; we’ll fill in the rest on a call.

  1. We reply within 5 days.
  2. If it looks like a fit, we arrange a time to see the vehicle.
  3. An independent pre-purchase inspection happens before either of us commits.
  4. Prefer email? info@communitybikecollective.org
What’s the nature of your inquiry?*

7-8 Passenger Van or SUV

Make a Donation

Donating to Community Bike Collective changes lives through the mountain biking experience. As an all-volunteer organization, your donations go directly to benefit kids.

Of course, we accept monetary donations, as well! Checks made payable to “Community Bike Collective” may be sent to:


Community Bike Collective
P.O. Box 244
Capitola, CA 95010
Tax ID number 46-4215289

Donations to this organization are tax-deductible.

Questions?

Is my vehicle donation tax-deductible?

Yes! Community Bike Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You may claim donations, including vehicles, as a deduction if you itemize. You may be able to deduct the full fair market value of your vehicle because, instead of selling it, we will use it in our youth riding program. Please check with your tax advisor for full information; see IRS Publication 4303 for details.

What documentation will I receive?

We will provide IRS Form 1098-C and a written acknowledgment for the donation within 30 days of the donation.

What documentation do I need to provide?

  • Valid vehicle title, free of liens.
  • For vehicles valued over $500 (and if claiming a tax deduction), you must file IRS Form 8283 with your federal tax return. Community Bike Collective must sign Section B, Part V. 
  • For vehicles valued over $5,000, you will also need a qualified independent appraisal obtained within 60 days before the donation

Why can’t you take a 12- or 15-passenger van?

California treats a nonprofit vehicle designed to carry more than 10 people as a bus, which requires a commercial license. Our volunteer drivers don’t hold one.

I own a business or dealership; can I help?

Yes, please. A discounted trade-in, a fleet vehicle being rotated out, or help finding the right vehicle would make a big difference. We’re glad to thank partners publicly.

What will happen to Betty?

Betty will go to the next worthy organization that needs her!