Supporting HCC
In the spring, Harvard students pack their bicycles, their kits, and their hopes into vans. They drive hundreds of miles, criss-crossing New England in search of racing glory on the road.
But racing is expensive. Each weekend can cost the team as much as $1500, and with 8-9 race weekends each season, the costs quickly add up. We receive very little financial support from Harvard, and rely upon your generous support to keep our race season alive.
Become a Member
To take advantage of membership benefits, such as clinics, outings, and discounts, please see our membership page.
Donate
We rely on your support! Your donation to the Harvard Cycling Club is tax-deductible and receives Harvard College Fund class credit. You can send donations
Online at the Harvard Club Sports Support page (be sure to select “Cycling Club” from the list of club sports!)
By phone to 1-800-VERITAS
By check (payable to Harvard University with sport indicated), mailed to:
Harvard University
PO Box 419209
Boston, MA 02241-9209
If you are unsure about how best to donate, or how to make sure your gift will be tax-deductible, please don't hesitate to contact us, or visit the Harvard College Fund page.
Harvard Cycling has established levels of donor recognition as follows:
Pro Tour Level ($5000): Our Pro Tour supporters have truly committed to making the racing season a success. On average, it costs at least $5000 to send a team to the collegiate national road racing championships in May, and this would simply not be possible without our Pro Tour Level supporters.
Continental Level ($2000): Continental supporters are essential to the team being able to race the entire season, and provide the support necessary for a large HUCA contingent to attend a race weekend.
Bike Sponsorship (~$1200-$1500): When riders demonstrate rare potential and a strong desire to race, but are unable to afford a racing bicycle, they are paired with bike sponsors. These donors give the gift of a race-worthy bicycle, so that a dedicated rider may race regardless of his or her financial standing.
Gold Level ($1000): The support of Gold Level members helps make our race weekends possible for smaller Harvard Cycling Club racing delegations traveling to more distant races.
Silver Level ($500): In the fall, we invest a lot of effort in recruiting new riders from incoming classes of undergraduate and graduate students. This includes a number of social events off the bike, supported by our silver-level members.
Bronze Level ($200): Expenses add up, your support helps us keep the club going!
