Real stories about why people ride—and how cycling impacts their lives and our community.
Richmond teens learning bike skills, leading rides, and supporting their community.
The Richmond Park Equity Project (RichPEP) is a collaborative effort, exploring strategies and actions for the community.
Rich City Rides’ Electric Lending Bicycle Library Zooming into Unity Park in 2025.
Over 11 years, RICH CITY Ride donated 3,500+ bikes, offers free repair workshops, and trains interns.
An organization dedicated to being responsive
Community Above All
Richmond will always be the city of pride and purpose with a hundred thousand stories of migration with Richmond as their destination; a place where people from across the country and around the world planted their roots in of search opportunity and a place to call home.
More Than Rides, But WE Love To Ride
About Us
The organization’s vision is to be the hub, nest, and incubator for community bicycling for sustainable transportation, physical and mental health, and human-to-human connections.
EVENTS: DOING THINGS
Crafting Experiences
Rich City Rides uses bicycles as vehicles for healthy civic change. We activate people, parks, places and everywhere we go.
Our Next Ride
RICH CITY is dedicated to movement and wellness; our events are fun and they will keep you in shape.
Everybody Rides Program
Earn a free refurbished bike by joining three community rides or volunteer events.
Park Equity Program
Creating and supporting equity measures for the use and development of outdoor spaces in Richmond.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Gabriela Zacarias
YOUTH FELLOW MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Gabriela Zacarias Lopez brings experience in student success, youth mentorship, and community-focused programming to Rich City Rides. Holding a Sociology degree and Spanish minor from CSU East Bay, she has supported scholars, coached youth, and led teams with a focus on equity and opportunity. Gabriela is dedicated to empowering young people and helping shape inclusive pathways for Richmond’s next generation.
Role at RICH CITY
Gabriela leads and supports Rich City Rides’ youth programming with a strong emphasis on training, leadership development, and hands-on learning.
She works closely with young people across multiple West Contra Costa County high schools to build skills in bike safety, group riding, outdoor recreation, and community engagement.
Join the Youth Fellows
The Richmond Rising Youth Fellow Program is a paid opportunity for Richmond youth to gain hands-on job experience through outreach, community events, and local projects. Youth Fellows work alongside Rich City Rides and partner organizations as part of the Richmond Rising collaborative.
Applications close: Friday, February 27, 2026
Vision & Commitment
Gabriela is deeply committed to youth leadership and believes in equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and responsibility needed to lead within their communities.
Her work centers on creating meaningful learning experiences. Through hands-on instruction and mentorship, Gabriela helps empower the next generation to become active leaders, educators, and advocates for their neighborhoods.
OUR PARTNERS
Community Building
We work with partners to execute programs and actions that exceed the expectations that come with working alone; or with working in a silo.
Together is how we engage and learn from each other — for our mutual growth and for the community.
REACH OUT
We want to hear from you!
