GEARs was first organized in 1991 to promote recreational bicycling and community bicycle activities. The Eugene Bicycle Coalition was organized in 1995 to promote bicycling as a vital part of Eugene’s transportation system. In January 2008, the two groups merged into what GEARs is today.

OUR MISSION:

The mission of GEARs is to promote and encourage bicycle riding for transportation and recreation. GEARs strives to accomplish this mission by:
* Coordinating, promoting and leading regularly scheduled rides for riders of various skill levels,
* Teaching safety and skill classes for riders of various skill levels,
* Encouraging public, private and governmental entities to develop better cycling facilities,
* Defending and protecting the rights and responsibilities of bicycle riders as vehicle operators for transportation, pleasure and health,
* Initiating, coordinating and leading community bicycling events, and
* Lobbying governmental and public entities in the furtherance of our mission, vision and values.

It is time for us who care about bicycling in Eugene to get our rears in gear—so it’s exciting to ask you now to consider your interests and join GEARs. Become a member today.

Past Meeting Minutes

See our page of the meeting notes from past meetings to review a projects status or learn more about what we do.

The Greater Eugene Area Riders Cycling Club (GEARs) is a qualified 501 (c) (7) organization and contributions are not tax deductible.  Federal tax ID number 31-1631136. You may, however, make a tax deductible donation to GEARs Education by clicking HERE.