Need Cycling Clothes for Girls

I am working on a project called the Wheels Can Take Me Places Project. I am training a class of twenty two 7th grade youth from a local charter school to participate in the 2009 Katy Trail Ride- 225 miles in one week. Fourteen of those 7th graders are girls. We presently have some used donated clothing for boys, but nothing for the girls. We are hoping that we can get some help from people wanting to support this project, and ask that if you have it, to donate some used clothing (or equipment) for the girls.

Please send clothing to:

Urban KC Community of Cycling
3008 Drury Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 326-7924

Thank you for your support.

Best Regards,

Kenneth Walker
www.UrbanKCcc.com
Community Cycling Representative for Urban Kansas City Community of Cycling

hm, i might be able to help with this!

I have one jersey that might be a little big but fits like an adult small. No pockets, but it is moisture wicking. It is extremely lightly used, I will try to get to the post office this week.

I have a helmet in good condition (new one for christmas!) but could they use it? Would it even be worth it to ship it?

Thanks. I have several jerseys that I can contribute, possibly some shorts.

I am getting a box together and maybe my DH can contribute some stuff too.

It'd be nice if we had sizes. Seventh grade girls can be full-grown.

Karen

A (stupid) idea is running around with my brain right now....

Could (do they still even have?) the high school or magnet or college or whatever home ec/sewing class make some matching jerseys for you from a pattern? It'd have to be an advanced skills class.
Ah, guess there'd still be a cost issue anyways.

Yeah, but I thought I'd throw it out there. Not like any rotten tomatoes will hit me from that distance! :o

I found a bunch of nice, gently worn jerseys that I've packed up for the girls. Also found a pair of Castelli shorts that I'm sending. It's great to know that these items are going to have a better, "second" life.

What a great way to start the new year!

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Originally Posted by singletrackmind

Could (do they still even have?) the high school or magnet or college or whatever home ec/sewing class make some matching jerseys for you from a pattern? It'd have to be an advanced skills class.
Ah, guess there'd still be a cost issue anyways.

Yeah, but I thought I'd throw it out there. Not like any rotten tomatoes will hit me from that distance! :o

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I think that's an excellent idea!

Combined with an arts school project doing the design for the kit ....

I wrote to the man doing it, and he sent me a photo of the kids.
IM me your email address and i will forward everything he sent to me.

Thank you all! I knew the women of TE would come through. I have a special place in my heart for youth in need and Kenneth has worked very hard to develop this program.

Lorri

how did you get involved with a group in the midwest?

I'm not involved with the program, just spreading the word.

Cycling is a very small world, don't you think? One of my former teammates is a friend of Kenneth's. She sent me the original notice. Then, I realized that he and I had been chatting on Facebook.

I invited Kenneth to answer your questions here on the board, so he will join. He's a great guy who's put together an inspirational program and I know you'll all welcome him.

Lorri

I just saw this thread, but I have a bunch of stuff I'd be willing to donate to this cause as well. I'll try to get a box together this week, and put it into the mail!

Thanks for the heads up on this, Velogirl!

SheFly

I will be sending some jerseys, wicking t shirts, and maybe a skort.

I also have some shorts, gloves and a helmet. Does anyone know if he is accepting helmets? ..never crashed, 3 years old and I might be able to rustle up a jersey. What about shoes - what are they wearing?

Mimi, could you put the picture in this thread? I'd like to see to get an idea if what I could send would fit anybody.

Thanks!!

Susan

these are minors and i don't have their permission to post their pictures on line. Send me a PM with your email and i'll gladly share it with you. I will say that the girls look like they go from XS to Medium with maybe a large or two thrown in.

you can find their photos on the program website:

http://www.UrbanKCcc.com

I think all donations will be put to good use.

http://www.urbankccc.com/0_0_0_0_152...56295608371250


here's the one he sent you're right, it was on the webpage

Thanks! I'm sending out a box of things--mostly jerseys and a couple of pair of shorts, too. I am asking for a receipt for tax purposes. Looks like a fun group, doesn't it?

My LBS is closing down for a month. Major renos, name change etc. They had a $10 table, so I picked up a couple pairs of gloves and 2 Cannondate bike shorts. Also picked up 2 pairs of socks. Mind you, one of the shorts has some fish design (tasteful) on the sides - but I'm hoping there is one gal that likes to be a bit different.

Then I bought some stuff for me....:D

I have three plain-colored, long-sleeve jerseys (size S) I could donate since rarely ride in cool/cold weather, but I expect they're doing the ride at a time of year when they'd want short-sleeved or sleeveless jerseys. Does anyone know? I would be happy to donate them if they could use them. Unfortunately I don't have any extra SS jerseys. :(

Emily, considering where they are from, I imagine sometimes they're going to need that kind of jersey too.
I just now got my box ready to mail. :D

just packaged up a parcel with 3 great primal jerseys, pair of new shorts and a couple pairs of cycling gloves.

thanks for giving us the opportunity to give away our less used items to such a great cause!

batsheva

I have a few things kicking around - a barely used wind jacket and a pair of wind pants. A couple of x-small jerseys and a couple pairs of socks. My husband threw in a jersey as well, though I doubt it would fit any of the girls... maybe a boy can use it. I'll see if I can hit up the team for some of our excess and check the local shop that sometimes has shorts on sale for under $10.

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I have a few things kicking around - a barely used wind jacket and a pair of wind pants. A couple of x-small jerseys and a couple pairs of socks. My husband threw in a jersey as well, though I doubt it would fit any of the girls... maybe a boy can use it. I'll see if I can hit up the team for some of our excess and check the local shop that sometimes has shorts on sale for under $10.

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what local shop has shorts for under $10?

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what local shop has shorts for under $10?

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Sometimes Bicycles West has clearances on old stuff - yes it may be 5 years old.... but its really cheap. As long as its not a helmet who cares. It's not like cycling short styles change so drastically everyone will be looking as saying that's so 90's....

Lorri,

Sounds like you've had quite the response to this. Can you find out if your friend's group still needs clothing? I have a BIG box of pieces that need a home. Most of the items are "lightly blemished" warranty items for which we've received vendor credit. I'm free to do what I want with them. Most of it is still quite functional (much of it unworn) but not sellable.

If he still needs apparel, I'll send a bunch. Otherwise, I'm open to suggestions on where to donate these items.

Susan

I've let my team know as well. A few people have already expressed some interest. I got a pair of small padded baggy shorts and a pair of pink and black cycling gloves on sale today to add to my box.

Hi Susan! I'm pretty sure Kenneth is still collecting clothing for his program.

For other alternatives, here are a couple of donation sources I know of in CA. I'm sure other folks will know places elsewhere in the US (or abroad).

Trips for Kids -- sells new, used, blems, etc in their thrift shop (the Recyclery) to fund their mountain bike programs for at-risk kids in SF. TFK is run by Marilyn Price (Jefferson Award, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, etc). I volunteer as a trip volunteer and have run special girls camps, too! It's a very worthy group.

NorCal High School Mountain Bike League -- collect used clothing & gear in the annual "Lycra Drive" to be distributed to new high school teams and riders.

I mailed my package last night. jerseys for guys and gals and some bike shorts for gals. I look forward to seeing them all dressed up in our duds!!

can you even imagine how much clothing that is? I shipped 11 pounds of clothing today from our team. I kept an inventory of my donation but not of everyone else's. 11 pounds is probably enough to outfit a marching band!

Kenneth has been posting photos of the kids and their bikes (they got a HUGE donation) on his blog. Check it out!

The gals on my team are coming through too - we have a team party next Friday so it will take a little while for our stuff, but I'll be collecting and mailing next week.

Hi y'all,

I just joined the forum and the first thing I wanted to do is to thank you all for being so caring, supportive and kind in you donations of clothing to the Wheels Can Take Me Places project I have going on here in Kansas City, Missouri.

Yes, I have received a lot of your packages already and I am overwhelmed! I have already shared a few of the the jerseys and such with some of our young ladies and you would not believe the looks from them! Having clothing made for ladies seems to make a BIG difference in how the are looking at this endevour...and they are amazed that cycling is something that women actually do! The clothing confirms that for them and they are feeling like real cyclists. And they look the part also! One young lady has yet to learn how to ride a bike, but now, every time she practices (in the school's gym) she has to have on the jersey she got from you all. She won't ride without it!!!!!!

I have to tell you the truth, tho...now that the girls have jerseys and other clothing to litterally pick their favorites from, the boys are jealous...because I do have clothing for them, but all of it is old...some of it older than they are, in fact. So I have to ask, for those of you sending things, if you know of any guys who want to get rid of some clothing as well, ask them to send them to me as well, it will be appreciated by all.

I wanted to share this with you... http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/2009/01/...ikes_again.php

Thanks to you all- a special thanks to Laurel Green and Lorri Lee Lown, who got this whole thing rolling...i love you ladies even tho we have not met...yet!!!!

I promise to keep you all updated, with info and pics and if we can work it all out, you will also receive some letters of thanks from the kids you all are helping. You are an AWESOME group and I am glad to "be a part"!

Best Regards,
Kenneth Walker

Okay y'all, here I am...just wanted to thank you all for your caring spirit, kindness and willingness to support the Wheels Can Take Me Places project. I have already received a number of packages from you all, and in sharing some of the clothing with the girls in the program has made a big change in how they see themselves riding bicycles. They are amazed that women actually ride bicycles on a regular basis, because they don't get to see that here in KC...and it has changed something in them.

After reading all of the posts, I want to add that we can use all kinds of gear...helmets, shades, gloves, just about anything for cycling, be it for males or females (after seeing what the girls have, the boys have gotten jealous cause I only have limited clothing for them)...we are really starting from scratch as far as this program is concerned. And also, I work with another local charter school, doing a month long summer cycling program with them. I will use some of this gear with those youth as well, so if you know any guys who want to get rid of some gear also, feel free to send it my way.

Again, I am just overwhelmed by your kindness...and everyone needs to give each other a big hug from me, until I can do it myself. Expect pictures, updates and letters from the kids in the near future. Thank you big time to Lorri Lee Lown and Laurel Green for getting this whole thing rolling. I have never come across anyone so willing to help as these two ladies...you all are very lucky to have them in your lives and as friends. Thanks y'all!!!

Kenneth

Hi Kenneth,

I have three jerseys to put in the mail for the girls tomorrow (no boys stuff, sorry!) Hope it's not too late!

Emily

I have a jersey and possibly a helmet in good condition. I will try to get it out tomorrow!

Can I still send out cycling clothes or is there a deadline?

I have a couple of jerseys, shorts and gloves that I would like to donate.