More than120 years ago, avid bicyclist Thomas Stevens became the first person to travel around the world on two wheels. It was a courageous event, considering that he completed the journey on a cumbersome old penny-farthing bicycle over terrain that was often wild and inhospitable.

This man and his amazing accomplishment provide the perfect name for Adventure Cycling’s major donor club.

By making an annual contribution of $1,000 or more, you will join your fellow Adventure Cycling Association major donors as a member of the prestigious Thomas Stevens Society. Members of this society help to ensure a long-term base of support for key programs such as route development and mapping.

When you join the Thomas Stevens Society, your name will appear here once you have reached the $1,000+ donation level in any calendar year. In addition, you will receive invitations to special regional events and special recognition in Adventure Cycling Association’s annual report.

Thomas Stevens Society members in calendar year 2007:

Since its inception in 1973, Adventure Cycling has accomplished so much because our members believe in the power of bicycling. If we hadn't dreamt big in 1976, sending thousands of bicyclists across the nation to celebrate the Bicentennial, cycling wouldn't be as popular as it is today.

There are three categories to choose from in this society:

Join today by making a single donation!

Join today by making monthly donations!