Atlanta-area Chipotle raises funds for Atlanta Bicycle Coalition

Burritos for Bikes: 

-- Chipotle will donate 50 percent of participants’ checks on May 22 --

ATLANTA (May 19, 2014) – Fundraising never tasted so good.  On Thursday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Atlantans can raise funds for Atlanta Bicycle Coalition simply by dining at any Atlanta-area Chipotle.  The fundraiser takes place during May’s National Bike Month. 

To participate in the fundraiser, Atlantans must visit www.atlantabike.org/chipotle to print the flyer or save it on their smartphones.  Chipotle guests must show the flyer at checkout to ensure 50 percent goes to Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. 

After the fundraiser, Chipotle will give 50 percent of the proceeds up to $10,000 to Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. 

The money raised will go towards creating a healthier, more livable Atlanta by making it safer, easier, and more attractive to bicycle for fun, fitness, and transportation. Projects of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition benefitting from the funding will include Atlanta Streets Alive, an open streets initiative, and the Earn a Bike program for underserved youth.

 “Chipotle’s emphasis on healthy, local, organic food complements biking – a healthy, local, organic form of recreation and transportation – perfectly. We’re so pleased to have the opportunity to promote both with this fundraiser,” said Rebecca Serna, Executive Director of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.

To join in the conversation about Chipotle’s fundraiser for Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, use the #Chipotle4Bikes hashtag. 

About Atlanta Bicycle Coalition

The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition’s mission is to create a healthier, more livable Atlanta by making it safer, easier, and more attractive to bicycle for fun, fitness, and transportation. Founded in 1991, the membership-based nonprofit advocates for a safe and connected network of bikeways, educates cyclists and drivers on safety, and organizes community-building events like Atlanta Streets Alive.