Speaking of Yamaha's pioneering Outdoor Access Initiative, Yamaha Bicycles is joining the mix, creating opportunities for mountain bike and cycling clubs, land managers and stewardship groups to leverage Yamaha grants to fund trail and riding area access projects. “The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is an inclusive program supporting like-minded nonprofit groups working at the community level on land access projects… and now it is a direct resource for cyclists and the cycling community,” announced Drew Engelmann, National Sales & Marketing Manager at Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles.
“By joining the Outdoor Access Initiative, Yamaha Bicycles will have another powerful resource to support our stewardship efforts for e-bike and cycling communities," explains Engelmann. He notes that just this year, Yamaha granted $100,000 to All Kids Bike to help teach kids how to ride bicycles in kindergarten PE class.
“This combined effort between Yamaha Motorsports and Yamaha Bicycles working together under the same initiative to support safe, responsible use and open, sustainable access to public lands and trails is a major step forward for outdoor recreation," adds Rob Trester, Manager of Yamaha’s Smart Power Vehicle Division and the Yamaha Power Assist Bicycle group in the U.S. "No other brand crosses over these various user groups – and no other brand is investing in the future of our sports like Yamaha."
Yamaha is always looking for good projects to fund. Click here to learn how to apply for a grant:
