Bicycle Access Program
We collect donated bicycles through church and community drives across New Jersey, picking them up ourselves and refurbishing them as needed. This year that added up to 150 bicycles, loaded into a shipping container and sent by freight to students in Romania who face real challenges reaching school due to distance or infrastructure. Alongside school access, bicycles support healthy activity, greater independence, and plain old fun, the same joy our founder found through years of racing.
Impact
- Improved school attendance
- Greater independence for students
- Safer, more reliable daily transportation
Educational Materials Program
We provide books, school supplies, and learning materials to support classroom and at-home education. This year we delivered 500+ English-language books to the local school in Pacureti, Prahova, a rural school that gets little government funding. Underserved areas like this one are often the last to receive support, so we're careful to send what the school actually needs.
Focus Areas
- Literacy development
- Age-appropriate learning materials
- Support for underserved schools and students
Online English Education
Pedals & Pages offers virtual English tutoring and mentoring for Romanian students. Instruction focuses on practical language skills, confidence, and long-term academic readiness.
Program Goals
- Strengthen English proficiency
- Expand academic and future opportunities
- Build supportive mentor relationships
U.S. Education Trip
Each year, top students from our English program earn a trip to the United States for a two-week immersive experience: real-world English practice, exposure to American university campuses, and a firsthand look at what pursuing higher education abroad could look like.
The trip launched in summer 2025 and ran again in summer 2026, bringing two students each year, four total.
Program Goals
- Immersive, real-world English practice
- Firsthand exposure to U.S. college campuses
- Motivation and a clear path toward higher education