The Detroit Mavericks were built on one simple idea: Change the game.
Cycling has always been a sport dominated by wealth, exclusivity, and tradition. For decades, riders of color, women, and young people without financial backing were shut out before they ever had the chance to dream.
I started the Detroit Mavericks to break that cycle.
What began as three riders fighting for a place in a sport that never wanted to make room has now grown into one of the most diverse and fastest-rising cycling teams in the Midwest, with over 50 riders, a women’s program, and a development team filled with first-generation athletes discovering the sport for the very first time.
But with growth comes real financial pressure. This fundraiser exists because we are entering a crucial moment: the upcoming race season, new riders who need bikes, rising travel costs, and a mission that cannot slow down. Most of our riders come from communities where buying a race bike—or even traveling to a race—is impossible. Without support, we cannot continue giving them the opportunity, equipment, and platform they deserve.
Where Donations Go
Your support goes directly toward:
Bikes, helmets, kits, and essential gear for riders who can’t afford them
Race entry fees, lodging, and travel for local and national events
Women’s team expansion, empowering women of color to compete at the highest level
Development riders, giving youth their first real shot in cycling
Hosting free community rides and educational events
Every dollar helps a rider line up at a start line they never thought they would reach.
Why Now
Because this is our biggest season yet. We’re preparing for races across Michigan and the country. New riders have joined our mission. Our community programs are growing. And we refuse to let financial barriers slow down the movement we’ve created.
Our Final Ask
If you believe in breaking barriers…
If you believe in representation…
If you believe in creating a sport where everyone belongs…
Then we ask you to stand with us.
Your support doesn’t just fund a team—it fuels a movement.
Together, we rise. Together, we change the game.
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