The Charity Bike Build

Hundreds of companies have used our Charity Bike Build to donate nearly 20,000 bikes to grateful children around the world. Of all the team building programs we offer, the Charity Bike Build is truly our #1 favorite.

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Bond while building bicycles for charity!

Do you recall receiving your very first bicycle, maybe as a birthday or holiday present?

All of us do – there’s just something magical and timeless about the experience. This charitable event brings that joy directly to local kids who would otherwise never get the chance to feel such pure excitement. TeamBonding partners with local children’s organizations (Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs) to bring you this heartwarming event. The program is really powerful, quickly engaging people in ways most have never experienced before.

Our charity bike build inspires people to work harder and more passionately than if they were just working for themselves. It’s a great opportunity to practice teamwork and collaboration with a clear positive goal in mind. If you’d like, we may even be able to arrange to have children on-site to accept their shiny new bikes. If there’s such a thing as the perfect team building event, this is surely it.

Team up, build bikes, and share the thrill of giving with our heartwarming charity bike build event.

A group of volunteers assisting children in riding their newly assembled bikes during a Charity Bike Build event. A boy in an orange shirt excitedly rides a decorated blue bike, guided by a volunteer.

A group of four people sitting on the floor assembling a bicycle during a Charity Bike Build event. They are carefully reading instructions and working collaboratively, with bike parts and tools spread around them.

A group of excited participants proudly displaying their completed bicycles during a Charity Bike Build event. They stand behind and beside the assembled bikes with their arms raised in celebration.

A group of participants working together to assemble a children's bicycle during a Charity Bike Build event. One person is tightening a bolt while others hold the bike steady and refer to instructions, demonstrating teamwork and collaboration.

A group of participants working together to assemble a green bicycle during a Charity Bike Build event. They are under a large tent, focused on attaching parts with tools. Other groups in the background are also working on assembling bikes.

A group of smiling participants standing behind a row of assembled children's bicycles during a Charity Bike Build event. The bikes are pink and blue with training wheels, and the group appears happy with their completed team project.

A group of people sitting in a circle on the floor during a team building activity, each holding blue cards with instructions. They are engaging in a collaborative task, exchanging ideas and writing down notes.

Participants in a team building event stand at a table with red and blue bicycle helmets, discussing instructions and checking documents. Gift baskets with colorful decorations are also displayed, highlighting the preparation phase of a Charity Bike Build event.

Group of participants in an outdoor Charity Bike Build team building event. Some members are kneeling to work on the bikes, while others stand nearby, discussing instructions. The event is taking place in an open urban space.

Large group of participants posing outdoors with completed bikes from a Charity Bike Build event. Each assembled bike is decorated with colorful balloons. Participants are smiling in a celebratory mood after a successful team building activity.

Group of four participants sitting on the floor working together to assemble a blue children's bike during a Charity Bike Build team building event. The participants are focused on attaching parts to the bike frame, demonstrating teamwork and collaboration.

Group of enthusiastic participants taking a selfie during a Charity Bike Build event. They are smiling and posing with peace signs while standing next to the bicycles they assembled, which are adorned with helmets and decorations, highlighting the fun and collaborative atmosphere of the event.

Large group of smiling participants gathered around a collection of brightly colored children's bicycles during a Charity Bike Build event. Many participants are holding up the bikes they built, decorated with balloons and streamers, showcasing the teamwork and joy of the event.

Large group of participants posing outdoors with assembled bikes during a Charity Bike Build event. The group stands proudly behind the rows of bikes, enjoying the sunny day and the sense of accomplishment after working together for a charitable cause.

Group of participants smiling and cheering indoors during a Charity Bike Build event. In the front, children excitedly stand with their newly built bikes, surrounded by colorful balloons. The event celebrates teamwork and community engagement as the group successfully completes the charity project.

A group of seven participants cheer enthusiastically while standing behind two completed bikes during a Charity Bike Build event.

A cheerful group of seven team members celebrates their successful Charity Bike Build. Two decorated bikes stand in front of them, with the group raising their arms in victory. The atmosphere in the room is lively and filled with camaraderie.

Four team members work together on the floor to assemble bikes during the Charity Bike Build event. They are focused on attaching wheels and following instructions, demonstrating collaboration and problem-solving as part of this hands-on, team building activity.

A group of six people smile and wave after successfully assembling two bicycles—one pink and one black—during a Charity Bike Build event. The team members stand proudly next to the bikes they built, showcasing their collaboration and effort.

A group of smiling participants posing proudly with a completed bicycle during a Charity Bike Build event. Some team members are giving thumbs up and raising their hands in excitement, celebrating their achievement after assembling the bike.

A group of smiling participants standing outdoors with two completed bicycles during a Charity Bike Build event. The team poses together in a parking, showing their assembled bikes with helmets on the handlebars.

Close-up of a decorated bicycle from a Charity Bike Build event. The bike seat features a personalized tag reading 'Dream Chaser' with colorful stickers, including hearts, a cupcake, and motivational text 'Have a Good Day,' showing thoughtful details in the bike assembly process.

A man crouches on the floor with a smile, carefully assembling a pink bicycle during a Charity Bike Build team building event. He uses tools to attach the final pieces, showcasing hands-on involvement in creating bikes for children.

Team size

15 - 1,000

Time needed

1 - 2 hours

Space requirement

25 sq. ft. of open space per participant is a good rule of thumb. This event works well indoors or outdoors – an office building, ballroom or conference room would be perfect.

Ideal for

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Collaborating toward a common goal
Friendly competition
Networking
Fun

Tailoring

TeamBonding oversees all logistics, coordinating with your venue, charity representative and potential in-person recipients. Remember, if you plan to have children attend to collect their new bikes, keep this part a surprise for the participants. The surprise value and emotional impact of the big finale cannot be overstated.

Charity Bike Build FAQ

How many bikes will our team build during a charity bike build?

Each team of about 10 participants builds two bikes. The total number of bikes depends on your group size, making this bike building team activity easy to scale to your goals and impact.

Who receives the donated bikes from these bike charity events?

We partner with local nonprofits, youth programs, and community organizations so the bicycles go directly to children in need. This way, your team knows that building bikes for charity is making a real difference in your own community.

Do participants need any building experience?

Not at all. Our facilitators guide you step by step, and we provide all the tools, instructions, and support. The experience is designed to be fun and approachable, even if you’ve never tried building bicycles for charity before.

Can we brand the bikes or include a message for the recipients?

Yes! Many groups personalize their donation with team-branded cards, stickers, or notes. Adding this touch to your bicycle team building event helps create a special connection with the child receiving the bike.

Will there be a winning team?

Yes. While every group contributes to the larger goal, we add excitement by awarding a winning team based on speed, accuracy, or performance in fun challenges.

How do we make sure the bikes are safe for kids to ride?

Every bike is carefully inspected by our professional facilitators before it’s donated. In addition, the nonprofit partners who receive the bikes often perform their own safety checks, ensuring every child gets a safe, ready-to-ride bicycle.

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"I just wanted to thank you for your assistance with the bike build. The build went off without a hitch, the teams were really into the competition not knowing that the kids would be showing up later in the day. Once the kids arrived, it was just awesome and our folks loved it."

TJX

"Teambonding did a terrific job with our bike build event! Everyone at our company enjoyed the event, and the facilitators were terrific. It was one of our best events and people at all levels were very engaged. Highly recommend Teambonding's activities!"

Adyen

"Awesome Bike Build activity! Paul did an amazing job facilitating this activity with our highly global team. He tweaked a couple of things at the moment to make sure everyone involved was able to participate and feel like a valued member. I would definitely recommend this company again"

Dell

"Overall, the bike build was a huge success, and many students said it was their favorite part of orientation. I look forward to being in touch again soon!"

Fordham University

"It was awesome! We all had a great time answering the questions, doing the obstacle course and the “commercial”. It was hilarious. It was also great that Officer Drummy was able to accept the bikes on behalf of the organization."

Biogen

"Our Charity Bike Build donation event was a huge success. Matt and his team handled everything beautifully, and our group had a ton of fun. I heard nothing but positive comments afterwards. One comment today was ‘after working here for 12 years and participating in many team building events, this one is at the top of my list.’ Seeing the kids receive the bikes was huge! We will definitely recommend you to our colleagues."

Genentech

"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I had my bike building/team building event yesterday. Our event was FANTASTIC!! My team enjoyed themselves and we were able to surprise them with the children receiving the bikes at the end that just brought home our efforts in such a phenomenal way. Sheryl and team were a pleasure to work with! I am shouting from the roof top this morning about your company and recommending you to everyone I know. Thank you again!"

Genzyme

"We had just a delightful time! All the team members enjoyed themselves and the experience!"

Top Tier Capital Partners

"Charity bike build event facilitated by TeamBonding was a great way to cap off a professional development day. From start to finish, TeamBonding's communication and handling of all logistics that allowed for a seamless event experience. Jayne and her team where great and participant feedback was positive. Thank you!"

Massachusetts Dental Society

"Had a great time doing the Charity Bike Build Event - Kevin and his team were super - professional and efficient and made sure all details were covered. TeamBonding was super easy to work with and provided us with a great event for our employees."

E & J Gallo Winery

"The event was a lot of fun and engaging and really brought our team together. The facilitators were great and kept everything running smoothly. The team thoroughly enjoyed the event and it was even better that we got to complete an event for charity and help the community. Great event by a great team and we will definitely reach out again for future team building events."

Becton Dickinson

"This year (our third with Teambonding) we did the charity bike build. Our facilitators were excellent (Christian, Olivia, Tommy) and our team of 62 had a fantastic morning. There was a nice blend of cerebral and physical challenges, and it really served to create opportunities for real collaboration. This activity was the culmination of a few days of working together (we have teams on both coasts) and I have already recommended it to others."

Sungage Financial

"I heard from the lead Client that everyone enjoyed the activity, and were grateful it was for a local charity."

KPMG

"We had a great conference and the bike build was one of the highlights! Thank you so much for coordinating and putting us in touch with Wendy and the team. They did an absolute great job of preparing and getting our team engaged and excited. We look forward to working with TeamBonding in the future, maybe for another type of event. Please extend my thanks to Wendy and the onsite team who were a blast!"

Danaher

"This was a great team building event as everyone was participating and having fun! Doing an activity that also benefits the local community is very rewarding and we received several comments that this was the best team building event we have participated in."

International Paper

"It was a wonderful part of our graduation module. Everyone really enjoyed it and our competitive group jumped right in! Look forward to doing it again next year."

Comerce Bank

"Thanks for reaching out! I’d say the teams really liked the program, it was fun, well-organized and it was great to be able to do something good especially in the context of Thanksgiving coming soon."

P&G

"My company had the best time. We actually had your company come to our Casino to do the Charity Bike Build. It was a huge success. We loved our Instructor, and I was able to contact the Boys & Girls Club myself and organized them to come to pick up the bikes with the kids. My team had a blast. We laughed so hard. It was a great bonding experience. We will definitely be using your company again. I have also passed out the company information to all of the other departments."

FireKeepers Casino

"TeamBonding created an incredible experience for our 600 graduate students. Of all our orientation activities, the TeamBonding Bike Build was by far the one students most enjoyed and rated the highest in their feedback. Paul and the whole team adapted the Bike Build on the fly to accommodate the specific challenges that our large and diverse group posed. It was a memorable event that helped start our school year off with service and community at the center!"

Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University

"The event was AMAZING. Everyone had a lot of fun, and the team bonding workers were fantastic. I’ve only heard positive feedback from the team."

Hulu

"Program was very nice and everything ran smoothly. I really appreciate the work of you and your team."

Blackboard

"The event went so well yesterday, the team loved it and were very engaged and Ben and his group of facilitators were amazing!"

Precor

"We had a wonderful time in the bike build. I think it was the highlight of the day! The group had a great time. Here are some pictures from the night. It was great!"

TriNet

"The entire experience was fantastic and I received nothing but great reviews from all of those that attended. Our host and staff were seasoned and did a great job of warming everyone up and guiding them through the exercise. The planning phase was also really smooth and you were able to deliver in a tighter time frame which I really appreciate. I will definitely be utilizing the service again!"

Amazon

"What an amazing event! Truthfully, I was not sure what to expect but your team and the activity could NOT have gone any better. We had rave reviews from our executives and the folks who competed! I hope to work with you all again soon. Please feel free to reach out with new activities that we can incorporate into future events."

Bloom Energy

"The Bike Building experience was a massive success, and everyone had a great time, your team were amazing."

New Balance

"I wanted to reach out an extend a huge THANK YOU to you and your team. The bike build event was a HUGE hit with the team. There was nothing but exceptional and fantastic feedback, everyone loved it. Thank you for working with us last minute and making this a memorable experience for our team."

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