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Dear Richard Tom Foundation,

As we approach Thanksgiving I want to share how grateful I am to have your support for growing youth cycling in Vermont. We had an incredible 2025 series, plus more events and clinics serving new and developing riders than ever before. Our community is strong, caring and growing in size and skill. It’s a joy to watch it unfold. I’m feeling poised to kick things off in 2026 stronger than ever.

Rachel

My daughter and I participated in the bike ride this past October. I was so impressed by how outgoing and kind so many of the folks involved with the ride were. I didn’t know Richard, but from what I have heard, he must have been quite an impressive guy. You all seem to be doing a great job keeping his legacy going and for that reason, I’m happy to make the enclosed contribution. Ride On!

Anonymous

Just sending some positive Monday vibes. W had his first day at camp today. I picked him up and he was in such a great mood and absolutely LOVED it! Normally a day after school he has nothing to say about the day but he has not stopped talking about today. He is so sad it’s only for a week and not the whole summer. He met some friends already and really likes his camp coaches. He’s looking forward to future adventures on the trails and he grows into his new hobby. Thank you again so much for making this opportunity for him possible. We are both so thankful.

T&W

"This is amazing.  So wonderful.  I remember Richard getting our foster daughter her first mountain bike to determine if she would like the sport.  This feels very much like you're keeping his spirit alive.”

Jason Reed

- Bikes For Friends Program

“Thank you so much for your continued support of the Little Bellas Programs. We’re incredibly grateful to the Richard Tom Foundation for once again standing behind our mission. We’re honored to partner with you to carry on Richard’s memory of smiles on bikes.“

Sabra Connell

- Little Bellas Program

“Hello, I dropped the bikes off on Friday to the astonishment and wonder of the 2 little girls. After making them promise to always wear helmets and shoes while riding, they were off…and on…and off. Their grandmother will take them to a surface flatter than their driveway for further adventures. Again many thanks to the Richard Tom Foundation for the bikes.”

Richard Tom Foundation Coordinator

“Thank you for your generous donation to VTYC for the ‘25 season. We will use these funds to increase rider safety. We are deeply grateful of your on-going support and our shared mission to get more young Vermonters on bikes!”

Vermont Youth Cycling

Our Mission

Our mission is to honor the legacy of Richard Tom by creating opportunities for all to discover the community, adventure and joy of cycling.