We’re turning miles, gear, and community into real support for cyclists in Haïti.

From our annual Ride & Fête to 100-mile #CenturiesforHaïti rides and collection drives, every effort moves us closer to a future where young riders in Haïti have what they need to train, compete, and thrive.

Vélo Lakay

Our gear pipeline from Brooklyn and beyond to Haïtian cyclists

Events | Rides

Ride & Fête (5+ years strong) • #CenturiesforHaïti 100-mile rides • Community rides

we turn every mile into purpose, momentum and funding.

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What We're Building

Thrive Haïti is a nonprofit movement using cycling as a tool for connection, opportunity, and wellness.

We bridge riders in the diaspora with riders in Haïti through three main lanes:

  • Gear & Support Pipeline

    We collect quality cycling gear and equipment, coordinate shipping, and work with local partners so Haitian cyclists and clubs receive what they need to ride safely and consistently.

  • Events | Rides | Centuries

    We host community-centered events like our annual Ride & Fête, Intimate setting gatherings, Community Mixers, Group Rides, challenging #CenturiesforHaïti 100-mile rides, or join road and gravel events to raise funds, awareness, and support for the mission.

  • Youth | Health | Community

    Our long-term vision is to support youth cycling and clubs in Haïti - providing access to bikes, gear, mentorship, and a healthy, supportive community on and off the bike.

From Brooklyn Streets to Haitian Roads

We’re still early in our journey, but the wheels are turning.

Here’s a snapshot of what supporters like you have helped make possible:

5+

years of Ride & Fête bringing riders and community together

2500+ Miles

ridden in our #CenturiesforHaïti challenges - and counting

82+ pieces

of donated gear collected for Haitian cyclists through Vélo Lakay

Multiple Clubs

and groups in Haiti we aim to support as the pipeline grows



How You Can Help Today

Whether you’re a rider, a shop owner, a brand, or simply

someone who cares, you can move this mission forward in a real way.

Give to Thrive Haïti

Donations support equipment, shipping, and necessary systems to provide aid to riders and clubs in Haïti.

Partner With Thrive Haïti

We team up with brands, bike shops, and organizations that believe in empowering youth through cycling.

See Ways to Get Involved

Participate in rides, assist at events, offer your skills, or explore board and advisory roles.

Pedal & Power • Stories From the Road

Behind every mile and every donated piece of gear is a story - of riders in Haïti training through challenges, of community members showing up with bags of equipment, of century rides that turn strain into purpose.

How a community of riders turned a local Ride & Fête into a five-year tradition.

What happens when donated helmets, shoes, and parts land in Haïti.

Why we ride 100-mile #CenturiesforHaïti - and what those miles make possible.

Read Updates & Stories