$108,000+
Donated to trail organizations since 2018
30+
Trail organizations supported nationwide
400+
Group rides hosted
1,000+
Pieces of apparel donated to trail organizations
800+
Volunteer trail work hours led in Pisgah National Forest
Trails Need Support
Public land trails don’t maintain themselves.
They rely on local organizations, volunteers, and consistent funding to stay open, safe, and rideable.
Without that support, access disappears—and so do the places we ride.
That’s why we commit a portion of every sale to the people and organizations doing the work on the ground.
2% For The Trails: Giving Back To The Places We Ride
2% For The Trails is Cognative’s commitment to reinvest 2% from every sale into trail building, maintenance, and advocacy efforts on public lands. That means every jersey, flannel, shorts, or tee you purchase directly supports the places you love to ride.
Since 2018, that commitment has resulted in over $108,000 donated to trail clubs, nonprofits and advocacy groups across the U.S. that share our vision for sustainable, accessible trails for all riders.
National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)
Cognative supports the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and regional leagues, helping expand access to youth mountain biking programs.
Friends of Dupont Forest
Friends of DuPont Forest helps protect and maintain DuPont State Recreational Forest through trail work, conservation, education, and volunteer programs. Cognative MTB supports this work through its 2% For The Trails program, helping fund the stewardship that keeps DuPont’s trails open, sustainable, and ready to ride.
Pisgah Area SORBA
Pisgah Area SORBA builds, maintains, and advocates for trails in Pisgah National Forest, right here in our backyard. They help keep some of the Southeast’s most iconic singletrack accessible and rideable. Cognative is responsible for 800+ volunteer trail work hours led in Pisgah National Forest with Pisgah Area SORBA since 2018.
National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)
Cognative supports the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and regional leagues, helping expand access to youth mountain biking programs.
Friends of Dupont Forest
Friends of DuPont Forest helps protect and maintain DuPont State Recreational Forest through trail work, conservation, education, and volunteer programs. Cognative MTB supports this work through its 2% For The Trails program, helping fund the stewardship that keeps DuPont’s trails open, sustainable, and ready to ride.
Pisgah Area SORBA
Pisgah Area SORBA builds, maintains, and advocates for trails in Pisgah National Forest, right here in our backyard. They help keep some of the Southeast’s most iconic singletrack accessible and rideable. Cognative is responsible for 800+ volunteer trail work hours led in Pisgah National Forest with Pisgah Area SORBA since 2018.
Organizations We Support
Cognative has contributed to trail systems, advocacy groups, and community organizations across the United States. Here is the full list of organizations who we have supported through our 2% For The Trails Initiative.
Trail Building & Maintenance
Focused on building, maintaining, and improving trail systems riders depend on.
Pisgah Area SORBA
Friends of Dupont
Bracken Preserve
Fire Mountain Trails
Big Branch Bike Park
Oregon Timber Trail Association
Advocacy & Access
Working to protect trail access and expand where we can ride.
SORBA Main
Asheville on Bikes
Conserving Carolina
Shenandoah Valley Bike Coalition
MORE MTB
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club
Upstate SORBA
Triangle Off Road Cyclists
SORBA Woodstock
SORBA Orlando
MTB Atlanta
Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedals
Community & Inclusion
Growing the riding community and making trails more accessible.
Blue Ridge Dirt Skrrts
G5 Collective
Catalyst Sports
Youth Development
Introducing the next generation to mountain biking.
NICA
NICA North Carolina League
Local Riding Communities
Supporting grassroots riding communities and local trail networks.
Boone Area Cyclists
Ecusta Trail
