More than just a seat between 2 wheels, he saw bicycles as potential economic engines. In 2005, he started the international non-pro#t World Bicycle Relief, delivering over 24,000 bicycles to men, women, and children in Tsunami-impacted Sri Lanka. This forward-thinking program empowers recipients to overcome the distance barriers to accessing healthcare, education, and economic development. This businessman, entrepreneur, and humanitarian also founded SRAM, the second-largest bicycle component supplier in the world.
“A bicycle can mean the chance to go to school, to build a business, or access potentially life-saving healthcare. It’s such a powerful tool.”