Answers to common questions about giving to Adventure Cycling Association are provided below. If, however, you find that your question is not addressed here, or if you would like to make a comment or suggestion about this web site, please contact us directly at 800.755.2453 x 236 or by e-mail at

Why should I give to Adventure Cycling Association?

Give because you are passionate about bicycle travel and identify with the mission of Adventure Cycling Association - to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle. We help cyclists explore the landscapes and history of America for fitness, fun, and self-discovery.

Give because Adventure Cycling Association provides the services you need to travel by bicycle, whether that is routes and maps, Adventure Cyclist, The Cyclists' Yellow Pages or Pedal Pioneers - a Guide to Bicycle Travel with Kids or other products and services.

Give because traveling by bicycle has made a positive change in your life. And you want to make sure the resources necessary to travel by bicycle are available for future generations. Adventure Cycling Association protects and promotes travel by bicycle through its various publications and outreach efforts.

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How can I make a gift in memory of someone or to honor someone?

Many people choose to make a gift to Adventure Cycling Association in memory or in honor of a family member, fellow tour participant, riding partner or Adventure Cycling Association staff member or tour guide. These gifts may be designated toward a specific program, or their use may be left to the discretion of the Adventure Cycling Association. When making such a gift, be sure to indicate the name of the person being remembered.


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Will my company match my gift to Adventure Cycling Association?

Many companies do indeed match gifts made to Adventure Cycling Association. To find out more about your company's matching gift program, we suggest you contact your human resources or benefits office.


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How do I go about making a stock gift to Adventure Cycling Association?

Get more information on making a donation of stock.


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I want to support a specific Adventure Cycling Association department. How can I do this?

Gifts can be designated toward a specific department or can be designated for general use. Please designate on your check or in a note what your intentions are.


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What are "planned gifts" and why are they so popular?

Planned gifts include trusts, gift annuities, life insurance, retirement accounts, and bequests. When you contribute to a trust or gift annuity, you and/or your beneficiaries will receive payments for life or for a pre-specified term of years. This is an attractive option for donors who are looking for ways to provide an annual income to someone over the age of 55, while still making a substantial gift to Adventure Cycling Association. Bequests allow donors to help Adventure Cycling in the long term, while still retaining assets during their lifetimes. All types of planned gifts provide considerable tax advantages. For further information on planned gifts, please call 800.755.2453 x 236 or talk to your financial planner.


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What are the tax advantages of planned gifts and bequests?

One advantage can be an income tax deduction in the year of the gift. Also, if you contribute marketable securities, you might significantly reduce your capital gains tax. In addition, planned gifts allow a donor to reduce the value of his or her taxable estate.


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