A little about us.
Happiness Machines was birthed out of a love for bicycles.
Founder Monika Sta Maria is an international brand ambassador for Rapha and Specialized.
She found salvation, community, and happiness through road cycling adventures around the world.
@monikastamaria
@monikarides
monika@happinessmachines.cc
Co-Founder Alec Hess is a transportation policy advocate working to create more bike-friendly cities.
He is a bike commuter at heart, who also rides mountain and road bikes.
@alechess
@peoplemakecities
alec@happinessmachines.cc
We found each other and discovered a kind of love we didn't know was possible... for bikes.
Our Goals 💥 🚲
Promote Happiness Through Cycling
Create a More Bike-Friendly World 🌍 🌎 🌏
How We Do This?
We give free bikes to people in need (via Giftbikes)
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We create (or review) products which get us to bike more.
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We create and share epic experiences with our community.
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We create content to inspire and inform
the public on the benefits of bicycles
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Come Ride with Us!
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We recognize bikes as the very best human invention for function, adventure, and joy generation.
We aim to expand the adoption and celebration of bicycles. To make both commuting and performance cycling more accessible, adventurous, party-filled, and self-expressive.
We connect the crazies, create epic experiences, review what’s possible and purchasable, and promote happiness through cycling.
This is literally the most serious we have ever been.