Greetings, Friends -

Last year, Team Evergreen Cycling sent out a survey asking our members and event participants what they thought of the organization, our name, and how we fit into the world of cycling. The response from our community of cyclists was amazing. Thank you to all of you who took the time to share your perspective and thoughts with us. 

We discovered that many were confused with the name Team Evergreen when referring to our ride club, specifically the word Team. As you know, our goal is to create a welcoming environment for all riders and to share the joy of riding together, but we heard from many people that the name Team Evergreen might have been acting as a barrier to that goal, unintentionally creating a perception that we were more of a race team than a welcoming club. 

So, after much deliberation, our Board has determined to rename the club portion of our organization Evergreen Ride Club. It has the same ride calendar, events, and community that builds life-long friends and riding partners. But with this change, our intention is to set the club up for continued growth and success in the future. By shifting to Evergreen Ride Club, we hope to encourage more riders to join us and share in the amazing community we have collectively built over the past 36 years.  

Additionally, our events have grown beyond the Triple Bypass. We now host six events throughout the year and need an organizational home. So, with that, we announce Shift Events. We will deliver the same world-class events while still affecting thousands of lives through our philanthropic giving. 

We are incredibly proud of the impact that our organization has had over the past 36 years and over $4M in donations. By clearly defining unique identities for both the riding club and the organization of our events, our aim is to empower both to continue to grow and thrive, fostering belonging and creating a positive impact in the communities where we live, work, and ride. While Evergreen Ride Club and Shift Events will now have distinct names and identities, they remain connected parts of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the belief that bikes build better communities.

See you on tarmac, dirt, or gravel in 2024. You belong here.