I came across this article in the Idaho Statesman that blew apart my conception of what charity work is.  The goal of the organization, Happy Trails, is to teach motorcycle lessons and maintenance in Nicaragua.  The organization emphasizes the 19 day, 5,000 mile journey down to Nicaragua as apart of bonding with the land and culture.

The money quote is this:  “It makes a different person out of you. I used to be a redneck. Now I’m a bleeding-heart redneck.”

Click here to check out their website (not much of a mention of their charity work, but good if you’re looking for bike parts)!