Greater Eugene Area Riders

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.