Nigel Sylvester Foundation

08/17/2026

A month later and we’re still on a high. From the streets of Houston to the heart of LA, the youth always shows out and remind us exactly why GO Ride exists — bringing all ages together, fueling dreams, and proving that when you get on a bike, anything is possible. The energy was unmatched and the memories will last a lifetime. This is what GO Ride is all about.

📸: Karston ‘Skinny’ Tannis

07/23/2026

Our second Switching Gears cohort wrapped up at sqpa1976— and these students showed up every single week ready to learn, grow, and dream bigger.

Over six weeks they learned the rules of the road, how to care for their own bikes, and what it means to be part of a community that has their back. We also brought in a mental health counselor to talk with the students about how physical wellness and mental health are deeply connected — and why taking care of your body is part of taking care of your mind. Positive answers on safety, confidence, and belonging jumped from 67% to 87% from day one to graduation.

And on the last day? Every student rode home with their own bike, a helmet, and a bike repair kit to keep them rolling and handle the little fixes on their own.

A huge thank you to hyperbmx for the bikes and helmets and jumpman23 for the bookbags, your generosity put real gear in our students hands and made this possible

06/09/2026

The moment they found out the bikes were theirs to keep. 🚲✨

National Bike Month may be over, but the momentum isn’t. Watching our kids light up when they received their bikes is exactly why we do this work.

Thank you to everyone who made it possible. The ride continues. 🖤

📸: .llc

06/02/2026

This year, the Nigel Sylvester Foundation celebrated five years of impact, and we wanted to show up in a big way. So we activated on something bigger than a milestone. We called it The Power of Five.

May is the fifth month and there were 5 weeks in May this year. So for every single week of National Bike Month, we donated 100 bikes to an organization in our community. Because of your donations, your support, and your belief in this mission, here is what we were able to do.

We poured into students at , Cornerstone Community Center with , & ,which is Nigel’s junior Highschool alumni.

Donated bicycles and helmets to to support their summer Youth Bike Jamboree.

We also officially kicked off Switching Gears, our program designed to help young scholars understand the power of biking, not just as transportation, but as a tool for mental health, freedom, and getting outside and living fully.

And this year, we introduced the Brick Community Pledge, honoring three organizations whose commitment to community runs deep. Because real change is built brick by brick, and we see the work you do every single day.

None of this happens without community. A special thank you to , , , and every teacher, staff member, and supporter who made this month possible.

Together, we put 500 bikes and 500 helmets into the hands of 500 young people, right at the start of summer, so they can ride freely, safely, and boldly into what’s next.

This is the power of five. This is the Nigel Sylvester Foundation.

Happy National Bike Month 🚲

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05/18/2026

As we continue to celebrate National Bike Month, we are showing up for our community all month long. The Brick Community Pledge is just one of the many ways we are making moves this May.

Shoutout to our incredible team for bringing this vision to life, and to for making it possible. A huge congratulations to , , and , the three Queens organizations receiving this year’s $4,000 grants. You are doing the work, and it shows.

And a special thank you to for being on the ground with us that day. We could not have done it without you.

This is what community looks like. Stay tuned, there is so much more to come this month.

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05/18/2026

05/06/2026

4 weeks. 100+ students. Real conversations about real money.

Through the Money Mindset program, we connected with juniors and seniors across NYC to break down the financial fundamentals that school often leaves out.

We covered budgeting, building savings habits, the emotional ties we have to money, the power of compound interest, and how to take that next step after graduation. Because knowing your worth starts long before your first paycheck.

To every student who showed up, asked questions, and was open to leveling up — the foundation isn’t just laid, it’s built. Brick by brick, student by student. 🧱

Thank you to our partners Wise NY & teachingtuff for facilitating our cohorts.

05/01/2026

5 Years. 500 Bikes. One Mission.

It’s National Bike Month and we’re celebrating 5 years of impact at the Nigel Sylvester Foundation.

This May, we’re activating The Power of 5:
• 5 years of purpose
• 5 weeks of impact
• 500 bikes given back to the community

What started as a vision has grown into a movement—creating access, joy, and opportunity for youth through biking, mental wellness, and education.

Whether you’ve been with us from day one or are just joining the journey—thank you. This doesn’t happen without you.

04/13/2026

Get ready! Tomorrow we get in the Money Mindset!

04/11/2026

2 Days to go!

We’re excited to break down each brick of financial literacy to our Money Mindset students.