Local bike groups update BPAC: Chainbreaker and Bike Santa Fe report distribution, outreach and event plans
February 13, 2026 | Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
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Two Santa Fe bicycle nonprofits briefed the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advocacy Committee on Feb. 12 about ongoing programs, outreach and collaborative opportunities.
Genevieve Morgan, a new board member with Bike Santa Fe, described the group as a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) formed in 2010 with “around 100 members currently,” a focus on classes and Safe Routes to Schools partnerships, and a calendar of events including a winter social and a planned summer series. “We just wanna see more people on bikes everywhere in the city safely, and equitably,” Morgan said.
Tomas Rivera, executive director of Chainbreaker Collective, gave a longer overview of the Chainbreaker Bicycle Resource Center, which he said began in 2004 and has distributed “over 10,000 bicycles in that time period,” primarily to people who rely on bikes for transportation. Rivera said Chainbreaker’s program trains volunteer mechanics and organizes a rebate program that previously connected bicycle distribution to free annual bus passes. Rivera noted the pandemic hit the program’s operations and membership but said the resource center is again operating.
Andreas Archuleta, a Chainbreaker organizer, said the group distributed “around 300 bikes last year” after revitalizing the program, including 75–80 kids’ bikes during a single annual event, and that volunteer mechanics staff Sunday resource center hours.
BPAC members praised the groups for hands-on distribution, training and partnership work, and discussed collaboration opportunities—especially with Safe Routes to School and transit programs—to link bike distribution, safety education and multimodal access. Members also asked about funding sources; Chainbreaker said it relies largely on private foundations and individual donations and receives very little direct government funding.
BPAC did not take action but invited further coordination and noted the groups’ offers to share materials and event plans for upcoming Bike Month activities.
Genevieve Morgan, a new board member with Bike Santa Fe, described the group as a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) formed in 2010 with “around 100 members currently,” a focus on classes and Safe Routes to Schools partnerships, and a calendar of events including a winter social and a planned summer series. “We just wanna see more people on bikes everywhere in the city safely, and equitably,” Morgan said.
Tomas Rivera, executive director of Chainbreaker Collective, gave a longer overview of the Chainbreaker Bicycle Resource Center, which he said began in 2004 and has distributed “over 10,000 bicycles in that time period,” primarily to people who rely on bikes for transportation. Rivera said Chainbreaker’s program trains volunteer mechanics and organizes a rebate program that previously connected bicycle distribution to free annual bus passes. Rivera noted the pandemic hit the program’s operations and membership but said the resource center is again operating.
Andreas Archuleta, a Chainbreaker organizer, said the group distributed “around 300 bikes last year” after revitalizing the program, including 75–80 kids’ bikes during a single annual event, and that volunteer mechanics staff Sunday resource center hours.
BPAC members praised the groups for hands-on distribution, training and partnership work, and discussed collaboration opportunities—especially with Safe Routes to School and transit programs—to link bike distribution, safety education and multimodal access. Members also asked about funding sources; Chainbreaker said it relies largely on private foundations and individual donations and receives very little direct government funding.
BPAC did not take action but invited further coordination and noted the groups’ offers to share materials and event plans for upcoming Bike Month activities.
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